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Senate Resolution

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A resolution expressing appreciation to Frank M. Ryll,

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Jr., for his leadership and service to the state and the

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business community of Florida.

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     WHEREAS, Mr.Ryll, a long-time community and business leader

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in Florida, has a distinguished record of rendering valuable

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services to the people of Florida, and

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     WHEREAS, he has given generously of his time, talents, and

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expertise to bring Florida's business community to new levels of

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influence and effectiveness, and

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     WHEREAS, Frank Ryll, Jr., has played an important personal

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role in the governance of Florida's business community through

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his exemplary service for 25 years as president of the Florida

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Chamber of Commerce and the Florida Chamber of Commerce

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Foundation, and

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     WHEREAS, he ushered in an era of action in protecting

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Florida businesses and Florida's economy which will improve

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Florida for generations to come, and

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     WHEREAS, Mr. Ryll engaged other leaders in assuring economic

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well-being for the state and brought forth research and

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recommendations that resulted in fundamental and lasting changes

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to our education system, economic development, and international

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initiatives, and

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     WHEREAS, over a period of many years, Frank Ryll, Jr., has

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shown himself to be committed to the advancement of education,

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economic development, and leadership in Florida, NOW, THEREFORE,

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Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida:

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     That the Senate commends and expresses sincere gratitude to

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Frank Ryll, Jr., for his dedicated, effective, and untiring

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public service, which have made a significant difference in the

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lives of countless Floridians.

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     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution, with

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the Seal of the Senate affixed, be presented to Frank Ryll, Jr.,

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as a tangible token of the sentiments of the Florida Senate.