The Northwest Orange Republican Women Federated will present guest John Mica on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at The Hilton Garden-Inn, Apopka City Center, 580 E. Main Street, Apopka.
Congressman John Mica served in the United States House of Representatives from 1993 to 2017 He is considered one of the most knowledgeable leaders and experts in Transportation and Infrastructure. In Congress his leadership over the past two decades helped shape American transportation policy and guided nearly every successful major infrastructure legislative initiative. He was selected as both the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Additionally, during his tenure, he chaired five major subcommittees including Aviation, Civil Service, Government Operations, Transportation Oversight and Criminal Justice & Drug Policy.
As leader of the Aviation Subcommittee following 9/11, he was instrumental in bringing the American aviation industry back from some of its most difficult days. He was the primary author of Americas Transportation Security Act and successfully spearheaded construction of the US Capitol Visitors Center. He was honored by having his portrait be displayed in the US Capitol Complex.
His support of major infrastructure projects has had a significant impact on American communities from coast to coast. His P3 privatization initiatives have helped launch and finance dozens of major infrastructure projects in Florida and across the United States.
In Central Florida, he was instrumental in launching commuter rail service, initiating the I-4 reconstruction, and spearheading the new VA Hospital.
Just prior to Mica’s leaving Congress, he was recognized by an independent university study as one of the top two most effective members of the U. S. House of Representatives.
Former President George W. Bush said about Mica, “In Congress there are talkers and doers. John Mica is a doer".
In addition to public service, Mica enjoyed a successful business career that spanned nearly two decades active in real estate, communications, and international trade.
He is a former member of the Florida State House of Representatives, was a chief of staff in the U. S. Senate, and Executive Director of several Florida Local Government Reform Commissions.
Mica is a graduate of the University of Florida where he was President of Delta Chi Fraternity. He attended Miami Edison High School and Miami Dade Community College. He has also been awarded five honorary degrees.
While Mica’s work for Veterans has been recognized with numerous national and community awards. He is one of a handful of Americans to receive recognition from nearly every National Veterans Service Organization. John and his wife, Pat, have two adult children and have resided in Winter Park, Florida since 1972
Lunch Meeting starts at 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Hilton Garden Inn Apopka City Center, 580 E. Main St., Apopka, FL 32703. Please arrive by 11:15 AM to register. Cost of Buffet Lunch is $30.00 with reservation and $35, at the door, without a reservation. There is limited seating so please make your reservation now. Deadline is November 13.
For more information and reservations, please contact Marty Harrison at 407-886-1922 and 407-493-0471 or martyaoii@aol.com. Reservations can be made on-line at www.norwf.org.
