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Tillie K. Fowler
  Member of Congress
    1993-2001

Even when Tillie Fowler was in local politics in Jacksonville, she was a hero to me. She was a lady with style. She had true integrity with grit. I just totally admired her. And I wondered how she accomplished all that she did.

More and more, as years go by and as our country slides further and further away from its true identity, I desire to be like Tillie Fowler. I want to serve with integrity. I want to make a difference.

I was introduced to Republican Women of Florida two years ago and enthusiastically joined to help re-elect President Bush and to elect Senator Martinez. I kept hearing—and asking—about this “Republican Women’s training” that was spoken of as the best in the country. I wanted it. Who knew the two entities would be blended to provide exactly what I was looking for?

The Tillie Fowler Excellence in Public Service Series has provided me with political knowledge that will serve me well wherever I choose to apply my skills. I have been taught by experienced, successful women (and men). I have been nurtured and encouraged by women whom I now cherish as my friends. I have been introduced to the political arena and provided with a network of dedicated people to assist me with information and assistance to meet any goal I choose as a Public Servant. I have been instructed in effectively helping other women to meet their goals as well. I have been escorted to the very halls of government at the local, state, and national levels. I have seen the empty space in the United States Capitol awaiting the first woman PRESIDENT! I have been given enough training, skill, and practice in order to prepare, fund raise, and run an effective campaign—for myself or for someone else. I have new friends all over the country whom I met through this Series. I have names I can call if I have a question or need help. How valuable is that?

That is the gift I received from Republican Women of Florida. It is a priceless gift for which I will forever be grateful. It is my extreme privilege and honor to be a member of the Inaugural Class of 2005. It is my duty to see that their confidence in me and my ability is not wasted.

Gail Spivey
Macclenny, Florida
November 27, 2005