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Vyrle Davis

| Posted in Speeches and Floor Statements

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and accomplishments of Mr. Vyrle Davis. His contributions to education and social reform in the Tampa Bay community and throughout the state of Florida are worthy of recognition by all. Mr. Davis, a native of the Tampa Bay community, attended Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, before beginning his teaching career at 16th Street…

Dr. Samuel Lamar Wright, Sr.

| Posted in Speeches and Floor Statements

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the lifetime of achievements and career of Dr. Samuel Lamar Wright, Sr. Dr. Wright's desire to help others, along with his achievements and service to the Tampa Bay community is worthy of recognition by all. A native Floridian, Dr. Wright grew up in Boynton Beach. In 1974, he graduated, with honors, from the University of Florida with a…

U.S. Rep. Castor invites local face for immigration reform to State of the Union

| Posted in Press Release

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor’s special guest to President Obama’s State of the Union on Feb. 12 is Jose Godinez-Samperio, who has been profiled over the past year in the media as an example of a local student who has achieved academic success, despite many obstacles, but now is unable to pursue his professional career because of his undocumented status.

Pushing immigration reform, Kathy Castor invites Jose Godinez-Samperio to the State of the Union address

| Posted in Article

When it comes to advocating for comprehensive immigration reform, Tampa-area Democratic Congresswoman Kathy Castor is all in. Today she continued her strong push for a measure to be passed this year by announcing that 26-year-old Florida State Law School graduate Jose Godinez-Samperio will be her guest for the annual State of the Union address. The speech will be delivered by President Obama on Tuesday night in Washington D.C.

Castor Announces Progress in Combating Identity Theft and Tax Fraud

| Posted in Press Release

Tampa, FL - U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor detailed today the progress made in the fight against identity theft and tax-related crimes, and announced the filing of new legislation to continue the momentum. Together with Rep. Rich Nugent, Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor and local law enforcement, Castor has pressed successfully for strong action from the IRS.

Bill McBride

| Posted in Speeches and Floor Statements

Mr. Speaker:  I rise today to honor and highlight the distinguished life of Bill McBride.  Mr. McBride’s contributions to the Tampa Bay community, the state of Florida, and the country are worthy of recognition by all. Born on May 10, 1945, Mr. McBride moved to Florida at the age of 9 and spent most of his childhood in Leesburg, Florida where he attended high school and…