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Florida lawmakers honor the ‘trailblazing legacy’ of late state Sen. Geraldine Thompson
In a state so often divided along partisan lines, Democrats and Republicans alike were moved to tears as they gathered in the Florida capitol Thursday to honor the life and legacy of Democratic state Sen.
Flags lowered to honor late Florida lawmaker
Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered the flags to be at half-staff for the Democratic senator who served for nearly two decades in the Florida Legislature. She was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2006 then served in the Florida Senate from 2012 to 2016 before returning back to the House for four years.
Senate plans to honor Geraldine Thompson in Tallahassee
The Senate will hold a memorial service next week to honor Sen. Geraldine Thompson, who died last month. The service to remember Thompson’s life is scheduled for noon Thursday in the Senate Chambers. Afterward, Senators and Thompson’s family will eat in the Senate lounge.
Florida Senate to hold celebration of life for Sen. Geraldine Thompson
Ukrainians have marked International Women's Day using flowers to show solidarity with women during war. It came as the country continued to sustain heavy aerial attacks from Russia. The Florida state Senate will hold a celebration of life to honor state Sen. Geraldine Thompson.
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Flags flying at half-staff today in some Florida locations. Here's why
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff today in Tallahassee and Orange County in honor of Sen. Geraldine Thompson.
‘Trailblazer’ Geraldine Thompson remembered in Orlando memorial service
Thompson, 76, died Feb. 13 following complications from knee replacement surgery, after having represented western Orange ...
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DeSantis orders flags to half-staff Thursday for Sen. Geraldine Thompson
In honor of the late Sen. Geraldine Thompson, Gov. DeSantis has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff at the Capitol and in ...
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To honor Geraldine Thompson, Gov. DeSantis orders flags flown at half-staff
“To honor Senator Geraldine Thompson, I hereby direct the flags of the United States and the State of Florida to be flown at ...
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis orders flags at half-staff this week. Here’s why
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff later this week in the wake of a state lawmaker’s death, ...
Something Good: Girl Scouts of Florida host Capitol Day
Girl Scouts of Florida gathered at the capitol Wednesday ahead of National Girl Scout Day. Girl Scouts also honored state ...