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| Volume XXIV, Number 1 | January 16, 2004 |
By Alexandra Frank
FT. LAUDERDALE — On Dec. 17, Broward Days Delegation Members held a reception featuring the Honorable Johnnie Byrd, Florida’s Speaker of the House. The reception started off with reports from Broward Days Delegation Members, legislators from various districts within Broward, and its overlapping counties who spoke about important work being accomplished in their districts.
The Honorable Johnnie Byrd drove home the ideals behind Broward Days and spoke briefly about the Speaker's Ball, which is held for Broward Days. Byrd talked about the hard work done by individuals, such as John and Linda King, Belinda Kaiser, and Byrd himself.
Their work has helped Cancer and Alzheimer’s disease research for the most vulnerable members of society. This helps people in the county realize that they are not powerless when it comes to issues about the economy, water, health, population growth, education, and other important topics.
Broward Days needs to have effective leadership in Tallahassee. They need their own agenda because the one being presented is presented in a way that will only benefit the legislature. Byrd remarked that 98 percent of participating in the political process is simply being there in Tallahassee, which is what Broward Days does. The fact that the delegates are in Tallahassee makes a difference.
The community members are able to make a difference by investing their time in Broward Days’ projects. They can also communicate with their legislature about the things they believe are important, not only in Florida, but also in Broward County as well.
Byrd commented on how regionalism, or dividing Florida into semi-autonomous regions, is the future in Florida. He commended delegates for embracing their fellow citizens in the area for doing what best helps their schools.
"Regardless of whether you are a democrat or a republican, you live in South Florida or North Florida, we all believe in successful students, want safer streets and domestic security," said Byrd.
"We all believe in a smarter government, we believe in affordable high quality health care, and we believe in a cleaner environment and better planning for growth."
“We all have a vision for Florida that makes it the wonderful place that it is to live, work, and raise a family in,” Byrd said. “I’m looking for a huge success for team leaders, a great party for you [delegates]. That night and the future looks very bright. Thank you.”
The Seminole Tribe of Florida is a proud sponsor of Broward Days and the organization has welcomed the Tribe with open arms. With the Broward Days Delegation on the list of friends of the Seminole Tribe, we can only move up and forward with the positive growth of Broward County
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