Daniel Webster

Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025

in committee

HEALTH Act of 2025

in committee

USA Act

in committee

“Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, due to airline schedules, my flight was delayed. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 138, and YEA on Roll Call No. 139. ____________________”

2026-04-28 · Government Reform

“Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize my friend, Mrs. Carol Grosshans, for her remarkable 45 years of service in education, including her exceptional devotion and leadership over the past decade at Foundation Academy in Winter Garden, Florida. Carol's commitment to education is reflected in her extensive academic achievements, She earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a specialty in Learning Disorders from Dickinson State in 1997. She completed coursework in Educational from Capella University in 2003, obtained a Master's degree in K-12 Studies in Education from Capella University in 2015, and most recently received a Certificate in Biblical Counseling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2022. Carol began her distinguished career in 1980 as a Behavior Disorders Teacher for grades K-8 at Lucy Wortham James Elementary School in St. James, Missouri. Over the years, she has served in numerous roles, including teacher, principal, Director of Mom's Morning Out, and literacy instructor for K-12 students. She also served as Vice President of Education for Junior Achievement from October 2014 to January 2016. In January 2016, Carol joined Foundation academy as Vice President of Education and most recently served as Interim President. Her leadership has had a lasting impact on students, faculty, and the community. Carol and her husband, Tim Grosshans, are active members of First Baptist Church of Winter Garden, where Tim faithfully served as pastor for nearly 17 years before his recent retirement. Together, they now look forward to enjoying this new season of life. I join her family, friends, and the Foundation Academy community in celebrating her well-deserved retirement and in thanking her for a lifetime of faithful service to students and education. ____________________”

2026-04-28 · Education

“Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Lake County Superintendent Diane Kornegay for being named Florida's 2026 Superintendent of the Year by the Florida Association of District Schools Superintendents. The Florida Association of District School Superintendents has honored outstanding leadership in public education through this program since 1988. Ms. Kornegay's selection reflects her dedication to students, her commitment to excellence, and her significant contributions to education. Ms. Kornegay has served as Lake County's superintendent since December 2016 and has more than 35 years of experience in public education. She is also active in state and local education organizations and has received numerous awards recognizing her leadership and service. Under her leadership, Lake County Schools earned an A-rating from the Florida Department of Education in 2025 for the first time since 2008. The district has also seen strong improvements in graduation rates and overall academic performance. Additionally, accelerated programs such as AICE, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate, invested in new schools and campus improvements, and enhanced safety measures. It it is my pleasure to recognize Ms. Kornegay for this remarkable achievement, and I thank her for her dedicated service to Lake County's students and families. I am honored to represent Lake County in the United States House of Representatives. ____________________”

2026-03-27 · Education