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2/16/2017 Press Release-The Florida Senate The Florida Senate President Office — Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 15, 2017 CONTACT: Katie Betta (mailto:Betta.Katherine@FLSenate.gov) , (850)487-5229 PRESIDENT NEGRON ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS TO FLORIDA'S CONSTITUTION REVISION COMMISSION Nine Senate appointees represent diverse cross-section of Florida Tallahassee — Florida Senate President Joe Negron(R-Stuart) today appointed nine members of Florida's Constitution Revision Commission (CRC). Pursuant to Article XI, Section 2 of Florida's Constitution, the 37-member commission is established every 20 years to propose amendments to the state constitution for voter consideration. "I am very grateful to the many talented Floridians who applied to serve as Senate appointees to the CRC. Florida is fortunate to have so many private citizens willing to take time away from their families and careers to serve the public in this important capacity," said President Negron. "My goal in selecting the nine Senate appointees was to choose individuals who represent a diverse cross-section of our state in terms of their personal, professional, and political life experiences. The most serious and important issue for me, and a common thread among our Senate appointees,is a fervent commitment to individual liberty and personal freedom guaranteed by our state and federal constitutions. The Senate appointees are all women and men of good judgment." The Constitution Revision Commission meets for approximately one year. Commissioners travel the state to receive public testimony, identify issues,perform research, and recommend ballot language to the Secretary of State. Fifteen members are appointed by the Governor, nine by the Senate President,nine by the Speaker of the House, and three by the Chief justice of the Florida Supreme Court. The Attorney General also serves on the commission. "These nine individuals each possess a tireless work ethic and zeal for public service that has propelled them to the highest levels of success in the private sector, as well as state and local elected office," continued President Negron. "Another common trait is dedication to young people. The appointees are strong advocates for school choice opportunities that celebrate the power of the parents to determine what form of education is best for their child. They are also active in community-led programs that support vulnerable and at-risk children on their path to adulthood. These affiliations and convictions demonstrate to me that these nine individuals are committed to confining government to its proper, limited role. I am also confident they will ardently safeguard the supremacy of the individual." Don Gaetz httpsJ/www.fisenate.gov/Media/PressReleases/Shouv/2642 1/4 P6