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| Thursday, 09 September 2010 | |
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Representative Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda (D-Tallahassee) issued the following statement regarding the protests planned in Gainesville to commemorate 9/11. “As highly as I value Americans’ unique First Amendment rights to express themselves freely and to exercise their right to public protest, the burning of the book that is holy to the world’s Muslims is a repugnant act. “I also share the concern of General Petraeus and others who have warned that burning Qurans as a form of protest on September 11 puts members of our military serving overseas in greater danger. “September 11 should be a day for somber remembrance and prayers for the 9/11 victims and their families. I am saddened that the planned protest in Gainesville threatens to distract from efforts to unify our state, nation and the world. “It is my hope that the global community will recognize that the overwhelming majority of Floridians hold dearly the American values of tolerance, equality, liberty, and justice; and that we decry displays of hatred, intolerance, bigotry and disrespect for others.”
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MIchelle's Bio
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We must reclaim respect and fairness for Florida's public servants and work to solve the health care crisis in Florida, particularly as it effects our most vulnerable: our children, our elderly, and our sick.
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Michelle has been continuously employed as a life guard, waitress, lawyer and community college professor, helping to support her family since she was fourteen.
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Class President 1974
Student Government 1974-76
Lettered Varsity Soccer & Track Teams 1974-77
1st New York State Key Club President
Canandaigua Academy, NY
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Michelle grew up close to where Susan B. Anthony campaigned relentlessly for suffrage. Here is one of her favorite quotes: “It was we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; nor yet we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed the Union.... Men, their rights and nothing more; women, their rights and nothing less.”
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Michelle fell in love with the founding fathers in 4th grade and has wanted to be a public servant ever since!
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Michelle developed, wrote, and oversaw the process for the Request for Proposal/Invitation to Bid for Tallahassee Community College’s venture into new learning technologies.
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Michelle developed and wrote content for 14 Legal Studies Program Courses offered online. Her's was the first full program to be offered completely online.
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Michelle played varsity soccer throughout her high school career and encourages her daughters to stay active.
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Michelle graduated high school in just 3 years!
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Michelle spent 4 years as an enforcement attorney for the Department of Environmental Protection (Now DEP) before joining Tallahassee Community College.
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Michelle moved to Florida in 1977 to attend New College. Accepted to Cornell, her grandfather convinced her to come south.
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New College in Sarasota. Then graduated from the University of Florida Law School.