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To: KevinDavis
Is she married???

Yes, she is married with three children. Here is her bio:

JENNIFER CARROLL
FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DISTRICT 13


In 2003, Jennifer won election to the State House of Representatives, District 13 and was subsequently reelected without opposition in 2004. She is the first African-American female Republican ever to be elected to the Florida Legislature. Currently, Representative Carroll is the Vice-Chair of the Ethics and Elections Committee and serves on the Finance & Tax, Growth Management and Business Regulation Committees, in addition to her duties as Majority Whip.

...Jennifer is the former Executive Director of Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs.
She was responsible for the claims and benefits of over 1.8 million veterans.  Under her leadership, more than $63 million in retroactive compensation was awarded to Florida veterans.  She lobbied for the retention of state construction funds for the Bay and Charlotte County State Veterans' Nursing Homes, and led the generation of two federal matching grant applications that resulted in $15 million in federal funds for these projects. She was also the Chairperson for Florida's Council on Homelessness. Jennifer sought ways to provide enhanced services toward solving Florida's homeless problem, particularly within the veteran's community.  She also worked closely with the Federal Department of Veterans Affairs to secure Jacksonville as a site to receive a national veteran's cemetery.

Jennifer holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from the University of New Mexico and an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Florida Metropolitan University.

Jennifer enlisted in the Navy in 1979, and rose through the ranks from an enlisted Jet Mechanic to retire as a highly decorated Lieutenant Commander Aviation Maintenance Officer after 20-years service.

Jennifer has received numerous awards for her community service. She was the recipient of the 2001 Center for New Black Leadership Excellence in Leadership Award, 1998 First Coast African American Women Award, 1996 Clay County Chamber of Commerce Military Person of the Year, 1996 YMCA Black Achievers Award recipient. In 1999 and 2002 she was awarded the "Top 10" Republican Award from the Clay County Republican Party, and in 2004, "Legislator of the Year" from the Northeast Florida Realtors Association.

Jennifer is a graduate of Project Blue Print Class of '97 and Leadership Jacksonville Class of '97. She is a Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Orange Park Rotary, Paul Harris Fellow, First Coast African American Chamber of Commerce, member of Florida Metropolitan University Board of Governor, Clay County Republican Executive Committee, Federated Republican Women of Clay, dual member of Federated Republican Women of Duval, and dual member of Duval Federated Republican Women's Club. She is the former Commissioner on the Jacksonville Mayor's Commission on the Status of Women, a former Board Member of Gateway Girl Scouts Council, Inc., and also a former Jacksonville Community Council Inc. member.  She was also an affiliate, and former Governor Appointee to the Northeast Regional Planning Council. Jennifer is also an active member of American Legion Post 0197 and The Fleet Reserve Association Post 128.

...In 2001 President George W. Bush appointed Jennifer to "The White House Presidential Scholar's Commission," where she served until the spring of 2004. In May of 2004, Jennifer was appointed to the Veterans' Disability Benefits Commission by President Bush.

Jennifer resides in Clay County and is married to Mr. Nolan Carroll. They have three children.

16 posted on 09/06/2006 7:25:35 PM PDT by summer
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To: summer

Oh....I remember her from when she first ran. She's fabulous and would be a perfect pick for Lt. Gov.


34 posted on 09/06/2006 7:38:38 PM PDT by McGavin999
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To: summer

I was really surprised Jennifer lost twice to Corrine Brown for the 3rd District in the US House. I hope the voters statewide don't repeat that mistake. Too bad we couldn't put her at the top of the ticket but I guess it is too late for that :) I'm surprised though ... I thought Jeb was grooming Toni Jennings for the top spot but now she's out completely, won't even repeat as Lt. Gov?


46 posted on 09/06/2006 7:48:31 PM PDT by NonValueAdded (Katherine Harris for US Senate!)
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To: summer

Impressive lady. I could vote for her.

According to her bio, the Miami Herald got something wrong in their article. She was not a Navy Lieutenant (equivalent to Army Captain). She retired as a Lieutenant Commander (Army Major). If the MSM can't get the little details straight, how can we trust them with the big stuff?


74 posted on 09/07/2006 5:59:16 AM PDT by LadyNavyVet
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