What they’re saying about Paula Hawkins, Florida’s first female U.S. Senator
by Dara Kam | December 4th, 2009
Iconic, pioneering and trailblazing were among the praise heaped on the late Paula Hawkins in statement’s on Florida’s first and only female U.S. senator’s death at age 82 today.
“Paula Hawkins’ pioneering spirit earned her the respect of Floridians, her fellow Senators and all who worked alongside her. History books will record her many firsts – first woman elected to statewide office, first female Florida Public Service Commissioner and first female United States Senator from Florida – and from the entire South.” – Gov. Charlie Crist.
“Florida lost a true trailblazer today with the passing of Senator Paula Hawkins. Senator Hawkins was a champion for women and children, and a consumer advocate. I join with her family, friends and every Floridian to mourn her loss and celebrate her legacy.” – Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink:
“I have enormous respect for Senator Paula Hawkins, who will forever be remembered as an outstanding public servant, and determined consumer advocate. My wife Ingrid and I were proud to call her a lifelong friend,
and she will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with her friends and family in their time of loss.” – Attorney General Bill McCollum:
“She was a real trail blazer. She conducted herself with grace and class and a statesman-like quality that all of us would do well to emulate.” – House Speaker-Designate, R-Orlando.
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