HONORING CHENAVIA SMITH AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

On 2025-03-18, Representative Darren Soto (D-FL-9) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING CHENAVIA SMITH AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH" in the House. The speech addressed the economy and also covered taxes.

HONORING CHENAVIA SMITH AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 50 (Tuesday, March 18, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 50 (Tuesday, March 18, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E228] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING CHENAVIA SMITH AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH ______ HON. DARREN SOTO of florida in the house of representatives Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, as a member of Laborers' Local 517 for 13 years, Chenavia Smith, affectionately known as Che Smith, is a proud LiUNA DEROC organizer. She has served as a member and in leadership positions with the NAACP and CBTU CFL Chapter. She was also the first and formerly the youngest Black woman auditor for her local, a member of APRI, the E board, COPE Committee, and delegate member of her CLC, as well as an activist, advocate, and political advisor throughout the state of Florida and beyond. She has collaborated with numerous resilient communities to bring to fruition economic catalysts like apprenticeship ordinances and Community Benefits Agreements. She is an especially gratefully gifted wife and mother who believes that all families should have family-supporting wages, great benefits, the opportunity for advancement, and the ability to retire with respect and dignity. ____________________