CFO Patronis Issues Statement Honoring the Life of Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued a statement honoring and memorializing the life of former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor who passed away at the age 93. Sandra Day O’Connor was nominated by former President Ronald Reagan on August 19, 1981, and served until her retirement on January 31, 2006. Justice O’Connor made history as the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court.

CFO Jimmy Patronis said, “My heart goes out to the family of former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Justice O’Connor was a groundbreaking public servant and a stalwart of her time. I was honored to hear her speak to the Florida Legislature in 2009. President Reagan knew she would blaze her own trail and make the difficult decisions to help lead our country forward. She will be missed.”

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About CFO Jimmy Patronis 
Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis is a statewide elected official and a member of Florida’s Cabinet who oversees the Department of Financial Services. CFO Patronis works each day to fight insurance fraud, support Florida’s firefighters, and ensure the state’s finances are stable to support economic growth in the state. Follow the activities of the Department on Facebook (FLDFS) and Twitter (@FLDFS).