“In God We Trust” License Plate Bill, which provides scholarships for children of military and public safety personnel , who died in the line of duty
Prayer Bill allowing students to publicly pray in school
Established Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness in public schools
Kept Free and Reduced Breakfast and Lunch in State Budget during budget cuts
Voted for budgets, bringing billions of dollars to our district for Education,Social Services and Healthcare
Filed Dream Act Bill for students to receive in-state tuition fees
Filed Bill to prevent utilities from terminating seniors electricity and gas
Chairman – 26 Member Florida Legislative Black Caucus
Committee Member – Use of Deadly Force and Innocence Commissions
Leader in Rebuilding Evans High School
Host - “Truth 2 Power” Radio Show - Every Thursday 2:00pm - 2:30pm on Rejoice 1140AM and 103.7FM
Leader in the appointment of Independent Prosecutor in the Trayvon Martin case
Served on Task Force to Review Stand Your Ground Law
Built Golf Facility for Students at Callahan Center
Member – NAACP
Member – Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Member – New Covenant Baptist Church
FOUNDER
Professional Opportunities Program for Students, creating thousands of jobs for students and adults
Engineering Scholarships for students to attend college
Scholarships for students to become Fire Fighters
Annual School Supply Giveaway
Annual Christmas Toy Giveaway
Annual Golf Scholarships
Annual Vow of Purity Program Scholarships
Three Kings Toy Giveaway
ORGANIZED
Restoration of Civil Rights, Sealing and Expungement of Records Workshops
Job Fairs at the Convention Center and Citrus Bowl
Rally and Motorcade against FCAT at Jones High School and Howard Middle School
Veterans Rights Workshop
Vigil for Haitian Earthquake Victims
Haitian-American Cultural Exchange Workshop
Hispanic, Asian, Haitian American Multi-Cultural Workshop
Hurricane Relief Workshops
FAMILY
One of four children raised by Evangelist Aretha Mae Dawson
Husband to the Honorable Victoria P. Siplin, Orange County Commissioner – District 6
Father to Gary, Jr. Angelika, Joshua and Jacob – who attend public school
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