Nota de Prensa

For Immediate Release: Friday, July 12, 2019
Contact: Katie Strickland, 850.413.2842, katie.strickland@myfloridacfo.com
Devin Galetta, 850.413.2842, devin.galetta@myfloridacfo.com

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis released the following statement on the U.S. House passage of legislation extending the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund through 2090:

“On September 11, 2001, our brave first responders ran towards unbelievable danger without hesitation to save lives when we needed them most. These brave men and women sacrifice every day to protect our communities, and tragically, so many make the ultimate sacrifice. I’m thankful that the House passed this important legislation and took this vital step in permanently protecting those impacted on 9/11. These heroes deserve our everlasting support and must never be forgotten.”

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. El Oficial Principal de Finanzas Patronis trabaja todos los días para luchar contra el fraude de seguros, apoyar a los bomberos de la Florida y garantizar que las finanzas del estado sean estables para respaldar el crecimiento financiero del estado. Siga las actividades del Departamento en Facebook (FLDFS) y Twitter (@FLDFS).