**PHOTO & B-ROLL RELEASE** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida SBA Purchases Additional $25 Million in Israel Bonds
BOCA
RATON, Fla.
– Last night, during the Israel Bonds Prime Minister’s Circle Gala in Boca
Raton, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced the State
Board of Administration (SBA) has purchased another $25 million in Israel
bonds. This additional bond purchase brings the SBA’s total Israel Bond
investment to approximately $60 million, with the Florida Treasury currently
investing a record $200 million. The SBA is overseen by the Florida Cabinet,
while the State Treasury is managed by the CFO through the Florida Department
of Financial Services. The CFO was also honored with the prestigious Israel
Bond Award at the event for his leadership and support for the Jewish community
and the State of Israel. The Israel Bond Award is considered to be among one of
the most important awards given by Israel Bonds.
CFO
Jimmy Patronis
said, “Following the horrific terrorist attacks by Hamas on October 7th, the
State of Florida vowed to assist our allies in Israel both morally and
monetarily. Last night, I was proud to announce the purchase of another $25
million in Israel bonds by the Florida State Board of Administration. This
brings Florida’s total investment in Israel bonds by the SBA to $60 million
with the State Treasury adding another $200 million investment. Israel bonds
are a prudent investment vehicle and offer consistently positive returns on
state funds. Florida proudly stands current with Israel, the only democratic
nation in the Middle East, and my heart goes out to the people of Israel as
they continue their fight against the evil terrorists of Hamas. I continue to
encourage other state treasurers across the nation to support Israel by
purchasing Israel bonds today.”
Mark
Ruben, Executive Director, Israel Bonds said, “On behalf of Israel Bonds, it was an
honor to recognize and present CFO Patronis with the prestigious Israel Bond
Award. The CFO works tirelessly to provide support to Israel and invest state
dollars in Israel Bonds. We couldn’t be more thrilled to have the CFO in our
corner and making this amazing investment.”
Over
the last 72 years, Development Corporation for Israel/Israel Bonds and its
affiliates have generated more than $49 billion worldwide in financial support
for the building and development of every sector of Israel’s economy. Israel
bonds are a smart investment, with strong rates, and are meaningful
investments, serving as a symbolic connection with Israel and the people of
Israel for Jews worldwide. For more information, visit www.israelbonds.com.
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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
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