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Clermont, FL — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, released the following statement today on the passing of former Florida House Speaker and Florida State University President Emeritus John Thrasher.
“Few have given more to the state of Florida than John Thrasher. He was a statesman, a soldier, and a friend. Throughout his career, John served Florida with dedication.
“From serving on the Clay County School Board, to his tenure as Speaker of the Florida House, and later as President of Florida State University, John’s leadership left a lasting legacy on the state of Florida.
“When my Republican colleagues and I gained control of the Florida House for the first time in 122 years, John was the first to extend his congratulations. Together, we helped usher in a new era of commonsense conservative leadership.
“Sandy and I are keeping Jean and the entire Thrasher family in our prayers. May they find comfort in the legacy of service and integrity that John leaves behind.”
“Few have given more to the state of Florida than John Thrasher. He was a statesman, a soldier, and a friend. Throughout his career, John served Florida with dedication.
“From serving on the Clay County School Board, to his tenure as Speaker of the Florida House, and later as President of Florida State University, John’s leadership left a lasting legacy on the state of Florida.
“When my Republican colleagues and I gained control of the Florida House for the first time in 122 years, John was the first to extend his congratulations. Together, we helped usher in a new era of commonsense conservative leadership.
“Sandy and I are keeping Jean and the entire Thrasher family in our prayers. May they find comfort in the legacy of service and integrity that John leaves behind.”
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