The 2011 Florida Legislature will consider many issues of vital importance to women, their families and their communities. We will count on the commitment and courage of our Democratic women in the State Senate and House to help hold the line against a veto-proof Republican majority in both houses. Make three New Year's Resolutions to support these Democratic women and promising future candidates.

Congratulations to incoming Democratic Leader State Senator Nan Rich and State Senator Arthenia Joyner as Leader pro tem.

Congratulations to these Democratic women taking office for the first time:
        Rep. Lori Berman (HD 86, Palm Beach County)
        Rep. Daphne Campbell (HD 108, Miami-Dade County)
        Rep. Cynthia Stafford (HD 109, Miami-Dade County)

They will join re-elected incumbents:
         Sen. Larcenia Bullard (SD 39, south Florida)
         Rep. Gwyn Clark-Reed (HD 92, Deerfield Beach)
         Rep. Janet Cruz (HD 58, Tampa)
         Rep. Mia Jones (HD 14, Duval County)
         Sen. Gwen Margolis (SD 35, Miami-Dade County)
         Rep. Betty Reed (HD 59, Tampa)
         Rep. Michelle Rehwinkle-Vasilinda (HD 9, Tallahassee)
         Rep. Hazelle Rogers (HD 94, Ft. Lauderdale)
         Sen. Maria Lorts Sachs (HD 30, Broward & Palm Beach Counties)
         Rep. Elaine Schwartz (HD 99, Broward County)
         Sen. Eleanor Sobel (SD 31, Broward County)
         Rep. Geraldine Thompson (HD 39, Orange County)