Hello Everyone,
Evelyn here,
with an excerpt from Governor chaarlie Crist and "Notes From the Capital".
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Dear Friends,
As the legislative session passed the midway point this week, my priorities continue to be focused on strengthening Florida's economy and ensuring the best quality of life possible for every Floridian.
This week, we celebrated Florida's commitment to government in the Sunshine State with a reception at the Governor's Mansion. Advocates for open government joined me in congratulating high school students for their award-winning entries to the Sunshine Week Essay Contest.
This week, we celebrated Florida's commitment to government in the Sunshine State with a reception at the Governor's Mansion. Advocates for open government joined me in congratulating high school students for their award-winning entries to the Sunshine Week Essay Contest.
At the Take Stock in Children Rally, hundreds of students celebrated the generous
sponsors and mentors who are helping them achieve their dreams in education. These public-private partnerships help support world-class education that is key to students and the economic future of our state.
sponsors and mentors who are helping them achieve their dreams in education. These public-private partnerships help support world-class education that is key to students and the economic future of our state.
I encourage you to actively participate in the legislative process on these and other issues as the legislative session continues this week.
Thank you very much and may God continue to bless Florida.
Photo Captions
Top left: Governor Crist presents a check for a $5,000 scholarship to Jordan Loar, the first place winner of the Sunshine Week Essay Contest. Her essay answered the question, “What role does open government play within a democratic society and a democratic government?” Joining Governor Crist are
(from left)
JoAnn Carrin, director of the Governor's Office of Open Government; Jordan Loar; Ashley Cisneros, a Teen Outreach Sponsor from
Florida Trend magazine's Next—Your Future After High School in Florida.
Bottom right: Governor Crist speaks to students at the Take Stock in Children Rally, emphasizing the importance of providing young people with a quality education to secure a bright future for our state.
Governor Crist and Lt. Governor Kottkamp meet with representatives from Major League Baseball clubs to encourage the presence of spring and summer training in Florida – as it has a significant impact on the state's economy.
Governor Crist is joined by (from left) former catcher Rick Dempsey, Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp, Hall of Fame outfielder Reggie Jackson, Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Palmer and Baltimore Orioles Vice President John Angelos.
Governor Crist hosts an Easter Egg Hunt at the Governor's Mansion for local foster children. The children were provided with refreshments and given books donated by Just Read! Florida. ----------
Evelyn out
