Mr. Speaker. in honor of Womens History Month. I want to recognize a remarkable woman from south Florida. my friend. Rosemary Barkett. Rosemary is an inspiring. humble woman with a joyous spirit and passion for justice who has devoted her life to service. Her story reflects the greatness of diversity in our country. She was born in Mexico to Syrian immigrants. At age 6. her family moved to Miami. where she started school knowing no English. As a teen. Rosemary joined the Sisters of St. Joseph. becoming a nun and teacher. Eight years later she left the convent to pursue her own education and eventually went on to law school. private practice. and a brilliant judicial career as a trial court judge. appellate judge. first woman on the Florida Supreme Court. and first woman to be Chief Justice of that court.
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