July 14, 2015
"Every good citizen makes his country's honor his own,
and cherishes it not only as precious
but as sacred." - Andrew Jackson
I truly had an amazing time during my journey in Broward
County. I learned that even in the summer this Broward County Public School
District is very busy. My first indication was the parking problem.
Finally I saw an empty spot and the security lady giving out
tickets. No long term parking but rather like being at the airport each hour
cost three dollars. I quickly came to realize that feeding the parking meter
would cost me an entire classroom set of Constitution booklets.
The wonderful lady at the security desk saw the problem that
I would be having as this had to have been my first time at the Broward County
Public School District. This is one time that I am so glad I was actually
thirty (30) minutes ahead of my scheduled appointment.
When I was told that Superintendent Robert Runcie would be
unable to meet with me I clearly understood why that was case. As he was coming
in the door for his office, I managed to exchange a pleasant greeting and no
coming security guard let me know that I would end my communication and allow
the Superintendent to enter the elevator.
It turned out to be great exchange of greeting because I got
to meet everyone I needed as well as the Chief of Staff and the personal
Administrative Support Manager. I obtained another signature for the book Walkin'
Lawton and even more importantly met the wonderful staff and had great
thirty (30) minutes communication with the Social Studies Directors.
I was very glad to have the all day parking pass from the
very nice security lady at the front desk. After being pulled away from the
Superintendent, I knew how blessed I was to not only earned their professional
services but an all day pass which allowed me to park and complete my 27 miles
journey in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County without having to worry about my car
being towed away.
As you will see by the pictures, I was blessed to have
gotten the all day pass. When I returned from my travel around town, along the
U S 1 Federal Highway and scrolling along A1A1 to the beach and finally making
it back to the Court House and finding my car still waiting for me instead of
being towed; I was one happy person.
Being the only car in the parking lot (after my 27 miles)
and having read the sign no parking after duty or subject to towing I realized
the power of that sticker the security people granted me. Thanks to the
Superintendent for making sure everyone looked after me during my stay in Fort
Lauderdale.
I had a ton of fun handing out Constitution booklets and
talking about the Constitution both within the district and the
community. The citizens of Broward really are really very nice and
everyone seems to think the fifth grade students should have a copy of the
Constitution booklets.
My trip went so well that I did not have the time or energy
to make the 35 minutes trip to Miami-Dade. I believe a day well spent
in South Florida.
"Every good citizen makes his country's honor his own,
and cherishes it not only as precious
but as sacred." - Andrew Jackson
Joseph
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