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National Women's History Month

Floor Speech

Date: March 17, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Women Arts, Entertainment, and History

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Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate National
Women's History Month.

Many famous women have shaped the course of our country's fate;
however, there are also women of note in our local communities that
have made a real impact. I would like to highlight a constituent of
mine, Paula O'Neil, Ph.D.

Dr. O'Neil was elected as the first woman to serve as clerk of the
circuit court and county comptroller in Pasco County's history. A true
role model, Dr. O'Neil has a long history of exemplary public service
in government and serves as a professor at Saint Leo College, now Saint
Leo University.

She has also been a courageous voice for others as she bravely
battles cancer, stressing the importance of early detection.

This National Women's History Month, I am happy to honor Dr. Paula
O'Neil and recognize all women making a positive impact in our
communities.

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