Danny Burgess
@DannyBurgessFL
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Father • Husband • Soldier • State Senator 🫡🇺🇸
Joined November 2013
My time @USouthFlorida has had a profound impact on my life and professional trajectory. I am forever grateful to be a Bull and so proud to welcome my alma mater to the @FLSenate for USF Day at the Florida Capitol! #GOBULLS 🤘
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Thank you @realDonaldTrump & Congress for emergency legislation to protect the #GIBill. I’m proud as an American to see the prompt, bipartisan action to ensure veterans continue their education w/out loss of benefits during this national crisis. #FLVets 🇺🇸
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These Florida boys are proudly knocking doors for @RonDeSantis the day before the #IowaCaucus! Hitting the pavement with @CommMannyDiazJr & USMC (Ret.) Gen. “Hammer” Hartsell for America’s Governor! 🇺🇸 #NeverBackDown @NvrBackDown24
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Thank you @RepMattGaetz for all you are doing to serve those who served us. Let’s take veteran services and support to the next level! #FLVets 🇺🇸.
Director of @FLVetsAffairs @DannyBurgessFL and I are working together to ensure that Florida veterans have a voice in Tallahassee and in Washington, D.C. With the help of @GovRonDeSantis, we are collaborating on some exciting new initiatives for Florida veterans!
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Courtney and I are hitting the #IowaCaucus trail this sunny Sunday morning to talk to voters about America’s Governor @RonDeSantis! Forward March! @NvrBackDown24 #NeverBackDown 🇺🇸
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Florida’s constitution is a sacred document, and efforts to amend it should not be taken lightly. It is simply not the place to institute politically-driven policies like recreational marijuana and late-term abortions. But special interest groups are spending tens of millions of.
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This #MemorialDayWeekend may be a little different, but there are still so many ways we can reflect on the selfless sacrifice of our fallen heroes. @GovRonDeSantis and I have released this special video message as a reminder that freedom is never free. #MemorialDay2020 #FLVets 🇺🇸
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First to show up at our #IowaCaucus site! We’re ready to get to work for America’s Governor @RonDeSantis! #Iowa4DeSantis 🇺🇸
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Rise and shine #Iowa! It’s game day and Courtney and I are up early with the hardest working Governor in America, @RonDeSantis! Let’s do this! #ForwardMarch #Iowa4DeSantis #IowaCaucus #NeverBackDown 🇺🇸
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It’s #Caucus Day in #Iowa! My wife and I are here because we know @RonDeSantis is the leader we need for this moment. Combat veteran ✅ wonderful father ✅ dedicated husband ✅ America’s Governor ✅ @NvrBackDown24 #NeverBackDown 🇺🇸
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My favorite campaigning companion for all seasons! #ConcernedParents for @RonDeSantis! ❤️ #Iowa4DeSantis #IowaCaucus #NeverBackDown 🇺🇸
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Spent the morning with one of the last surviving Buffalo Soldiers in America and we are fortunate to call him a Floridian. CPL Steve Lewis is 97 years young, served in the European theatre during World War II and calls Manatee County home. Thank you for your service! #FLVets 🇺🇸
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Today on Halloween we received the greatest treat of all. Our little pumpkin has finally arrived. Welcome to the world Baby Eleanor! We love you so much. Court and Nora are healthy and doing great! 👶❤️🎃
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I’m proud to support the bold vision of @GovRonDeSantis as we unveil the report from our #ForwardMarch initiative. Together we are turning ideas into action and ensuring Florida sets the national standard in veteran service. To view report: #FlaPol 🇺🇸
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Sending all our prayers and love to Pensacola today. If you or someone you know is in need of support during this difficult time, know that help is available through @CrisisCenterTB Veterans Support Line. 1-844-MyFLVet (693-5838). #NASPensacola.
If you are impacted by the shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola, please call 1-844-MyFLVet (693-5838). Veterans, active duty and civilians are welcome to call. We want to help connect you to emotional support and resources. #Pensacolashooting
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I’m #withdesantis because he believed in me & I believe in him. It was an honor to serve in his administration & lead @FLVetsAffairs. We need a veteran in the White House & @RonDeSantis is the right man for the job. He's also a great family man - my kids adore him! #ForwardMarch
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I’ve worked closely w/ @RonDesantis & watched him lead from the front during hard times. He’s a strong, principled leader who fights for what’s best for Floridians & would do the same for America. Let’s send the only veteran running for President to the White House #WithDeSantis
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Proud to be here to support @RonDeSantis and help tell the story of Florida’s success under his leadership to the great state of Iowa! #NeverBackDown 🇺🇸.
So many Florida legislators heading to Iowa to help get DeSantis an Iowa win! These guys know what he did for Florida and what he can do for all of America #DeSantisDelivers #IowaCaucus.
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Thank you, @GovRonDeSantis @JimmyPatronis @AshleyMoodyFL @nikkifried for your trust in me. I will not let you down. I’m excited to hit the ground running as we work to serve those who served us. 🇺🇸
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It’s Opening Day in Tallahassee! I’m so glad to have my family by my side, especially my oldest daughter, Adeline who turned 8 today. Happy Birthday Addie! 🥳 🎂
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It is an absolute honor to be considered to lead the FL Dept. of Veterans Affairs. Thank you @GovRonDeSantis for nominating me for this role. Let’s continue to ensure Florida sets the standard as the most veteran friendly state in the nation! 🇺🇸.
I’m proud to recommend @DannyBurgessFL to lead the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Danny will continue to be a champion for our veterans - just as he has been in the @myflhouse. We will serve those who have served us!.
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Thank you @GovRonDeSantis for your steadfast leadership before, during and after the storm. We appreciate you being on the ground to see the impacts of #HurricaneMilton and assess the needs of our communities firsthand, and for mobilizing state resources to ensure the safety of
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Meet a true American hero and Korean War veteran SGM Charles Newton. He’s 95 years young and proudly caucusing for @RonDeSantis for President! We salute you, sir! 🫡 #iowa4Desantis #DeSantis2024 🇺🇸
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We’ve done it #TeamBurgess! Thank you to my family, friends, supporters, and District 20 for believing in me and our vision for this community. I am humbled to serve you in the Senate. I’m ready and it’s time to get to work. 🇺🇸.
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Who do you trust more with our #FirstAmendment rights? @Jack @Twitter? Mark Zuckerberg @Facebook? Or the people of the United States? That’s why I filed legislation this morning to protect the rights of all Floridians. #FlaPol 🇺🇸
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Celebrating 11 years married to my best friend. I love you, Courtney Burgess! Happy Anniversary! ❤️
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I am asking Floridians to vote NO on Amendment 4. This deceptive amendment is actually so far-reaching that it should stop even the most pro-choice leaning voters in their tracks. This amendment would remove parental consent for minors, allow for late term abortions and permit
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Phone banking in support of America’s Governor @RonDeSantis with the #NeverBackDown team! 🇺🇸 #IowaCaucus
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Amen, Governor @RonDeSantis. Thank you for your leadership and voice on this critical issue. I will commit $35K to defeating Amendment 4 and ask all who are able to do what they can as well. Nothing is more important than life. @VoteNoOn4FL.
Especially when the terms of the amendment are not defined (Amendment 4) and/or key provisions are completely omitted from the ballot summary (Amendment 3)….
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A moving series and another way to reflect on the sacrifice of our fallen heroes. #FLVets 🇺🇸.
Tampa Bay was honored to host the 2019 Annual Congressional Medal of Honor Convention. I had the chance to meet these humble heroes. It was a night I will never forget. Netflix did a series on these incredible men and their stories #HappyMemorialDay
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Big thanks to @GovRonDeSantis & @FLCaseyDeSantis for visiting our @FLVetsAffairs HQ this AM & for their commitment to serving those who served. We had the opportunity to highlight our bold initiatives & recognize distinguished veterans in attendance. #FLVets 🇺🇸
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All is right with the world again! So happy to be back home with my favorite people. 🇺🇸
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Thank you to everyone for your well-wishes, encouragement and support! Excited for the campaign ahead and the chance to serve our community in the Florida Senate! 🇺🇸
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.@POTUS @realDonaldTrump and @elonmusk have wasted no time reining in the size of government and putting an end to wasteful spending in DC. @TiffanyForFL and I want Florida to do the same, and with the bills we just filed -- SB 448 and HB 305 -- we can get right to work cutting
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I’ve been Blessed to serve in different professional roles. There is one that I hold high above the rest. Yesterday, I was promoted to Major in the U.S. Army Reserve. It is an honor to wear the uniform & reaffirm my commitment to my country with my family by my side.#ArmyStrong🇺🇸
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Proud of the leadership of @GovRonDeSantis @SenTomWright @Mel_Ponder @FLVetsAffairs on ensuring Florida sets the national standard for veteran service and support! We’re just getting started. #ForwardMarchFL 🇺🇸.
Proud to see news coverage on Florida’s pursuit of alternative treatment options for veterans. Under @GovRonDeSantis, the Sunshine State is a national leader in treating post-traumatic stress & traumatic brain injuries using alternative therapies. Making a difference! #FLVets🇺🇸
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It was an immense honor to welcome President @realDonaldTrump to Tampa. Truly awesome when an Officer in the Army Reserve can meet his Commander-in-Chief! 🇺🇸
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Three terms and three babies later, there is so much to be thankful for this week. It is an honor to continue to represent our community in the Florida House! 🇺🇸 #orgsession2018
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I am very proud of @RonDeSantis. Proud to know him, serve with him, and support him. He and @CaseyDeSantis are dedicated to bettering our state, and our country, for our children. #ForwardMarch 🇺🇸.
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”. - Winston Churchill
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Donald Trump showed the world what a strong President is capable of and our country desperately needs that leadership back in the Oval Office. I stand with America’s Governor @RonDeSantis in uniting behind America’s next President, @realDonaldTrump.
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Today I officially tendered my resignation as Executive Director of @FLVetsAffairs, effective 6/18. It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve those who served us. Thank you @GovRonDeSantis and the Florida Cabinet for putting your faith and trust in me. #ForwardMarch #FLVets 🇺🇸
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We’re EGG-static to say that another Baby Burgess is on the way! Happy Easter everybody! 🐰🐣🥚 #HappyEaster #HeIsRisen
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The Burgess bunch is dressed to the 9 3/4. Happy Halloween from our family to yours! But we have something even more special to celebrate — wishing a happy 5th birthday to our littlest muggle, Nora Rose!
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The Senate is adjourned, Sine Die! After 63 days & passing 17 bills, the Burgess Bunch is on our way home! 🇺🇸
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Happy last week of session from Ft. Dix! Thank you to the outstanding team @FLVetsAffairs for holding down the fort while I’m on @USArmyReserve Duty! #FLVets #FlaPol #Hooah 🇺🇸
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Ready. Set. Vote. Here’s to the start of the 2023 Legislative Session. So grateful to have my family by my side every step of the way. #FlaPol #Session2023 🇺🇸
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We will miss the heck out of you in the @FLSenate @SenMannyDiazJr, but this is the role you were born for. There is no one more qualified or better prepared to lead @EducationFL!
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It’s officially official now. Thank you @FLSenate for confirming my appointment to lead @FLVetsAffairs! I won’t let you down. #ForwardMarch #FLVets 🇺🇸.
The men and women of @FLVetsAffairs congratulate Executive Director @DannyBurgessFL on his confirmation by the Florida Senate. Boldly Serving! #ForwardMarchFL #FLVets 🇺🇸
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Thank you for the honor to continue to serve you in the Florida Senate for another 4 years! We do this together! #Election2024
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Glad to be joined today by my beautiful wife, Courtney, and my handsome lawyer, @senpizzo. They complete me.
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Shellfishly spending a day at the beach with my rock, Courtney, and our beautiful kids. Days like these remind me that nothing is more important than family. ❤️🐚
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It’s us against the world. Ten years in and the best is yet to come. Happy 10th Anniversary to my incredible wife, Courtney! ❤️
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Oh boy! We’re having another baby girl!! The Danny’s are officially outnumbered! 🎀 🍼 #BurgessPartyofFive
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Incredibly humbled to have the support of our @GovRonDeSantis. Thank you, Governor, for your leadership in calm and in crisis and your unwavering commitment to Florida’s veterans. 🇺🇸
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Cheers to 8 wonderful, exciting, beautiful years, my darling. I love you with all my ❤️. Happy Anniversary!
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No, it’s not Abbey Road, but the Florida Capitol sidewalk! Shoutout to @AlexWorkman and the entire Workman family for capturing this great shot!
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Happy #firstdayofspring from snowy Fort Knox! Cant wait to get back home to the sunshine and the ones I love. 🇺🇸❄️ #ArmyStrong #Hooah @USArmyReserve
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I’m heading to the Agriculture Committee to present SB 1006 - designating the strawberry shortcake the official state dessert. My team and I dressed “berry” appropriately for the occasion! 🍓
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So proud of our little man, Danny III, on the celebration of his First Holy Communion. We love you, buddy!
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It is an honor to call you Mr. President and a blessing to call you my friend, @WiltonSimpson.
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.@GovRonDeSantis made an excellent pick in selecting one of Plant City's very own, Attorney General Ashley Moody, to serve as the next U.S. Senator for Florida. She has proven she is a fighter and always puts the interests of Floridians first. I look forward to her leadership in.
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There is no higher calling than fatherhood. Today I stood proudly with @RonDeSantisFL, @ChrisSprowls, and @TonyDungy for all Florida fathers. #ProudDad ❤️🇺🇸
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Thank you, @GovRonDeSantis, for signing this fiscally-responsible budget that puts money back into the pockets of hard-working Floridians and makes smart investments to meet the needs of our great state!.
I was proud to sign the “Focus on Florida’s Future Budget” for FY 2024-2025 today in Tampa. The budget includes major tax relief, record funding for education and infrastructure, and historic investments in conservation – and yet, thanks to nearly $1 billion in line-item
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Some good news — @PortTampaBay has resumed fuel deliveries so more gas is on the way to stations in the region now ⬇️.
FUEL INCOMING: Fuel tankers are now leaving Port Tampa Bay to supply gas stations in hurricane-hit zones. Read more:
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In other news, I am proud to be a new inductee (albeit delayed) to the unofficial @FLSenate Italian Cannoli Caucus. I am honored to join fellow Italians @GovGoneWild @NickDiCeglie @senpizzo @Kathleen4SWFL. And although my 23 & Me scorecard clearly reflected my eligibility from
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This day is dedicated to the 2,403 brave Americans whom we lost in Pearl Harbor. Thank you for your service, we will never forget the sacrifices our men and women in uniform make every single day. #PearlHarborRemembranceDay 🇺🇸
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That’s a wrap on the 2024 Legislative Session! It is an honor to represent District 23 in the @FLSenate and I am blessed to do so with my family by my side. Time to hit the road and head back home — looking forward to sharing more on what we accomplished this session with you all
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Sweet victory today in the @FLSenate!. Florida is the winter strawberry capital of the country & I’m proud to be a part of designating the strawberry shortcake as the official State Dessert of Florida. Your turn @RepMcClure 🍓🍰
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It is never too late to honor and remember the fallen. My wife’s Uncle Tom never made it home from Vietnam. He was a Marine Corps aviator piloting his A-6 Intruder when he was shot down. The crash site was later discovered, but his body was not. He is on the Vietnam Wall with a
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Perfect day to fly out of for duty - doing #VeteransDay right! Looking forward to spending it with my brothers and sisters in the @USArmyReserve! #Hooah #VeteransDay2024 🇺🇸
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We go together like lightning and thunder. Happy Valentine’s Day, Court! ❤️
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Not every day you get to testify before Congress outside of our Nation’s Capital. Important discussion on ending veteran homelessness. Thank you to #Pasco’s own @RepGusBilirakis & Chair @RepMikeLevin for hosting, & former FL House colleague @RepRossSpano for attending. #FLVets 🇺🇸
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Happy Birthday to my beautiful 7 year old. Daddy loves you and misses you so much, Adeline Belle, and I can’t wait to take you on a birthday date when I get back from Tallahassee. ❤️ 🎂 🎈
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Thank you Congressman @mattgaetz! This is an incredible honor to have been considered and an honor to serve those who served us. 🇺🇸.
A councilmember, mayor, service member, and legislative leader for veterans & military families. I’d say the #DesantisTransition got the perfect leader for the FL VA in @DannyBurgessFL! #sayfie.
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It’s Inauguration Day! Congratulations @GovRonDeSantis @LtGovNunez @WiltonSimpson @AGAshleyMoody @JimmyPatronis. I look forward to continue working with you to keep Florida free! 🇺🇸
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We stand w/ @USouthFlorida. USF exceeds the standard & earned the title. We are a preeminent university! #GoBulls #ProudAlum #Sayfie #FlaPol
.@USouthFlorida community outraged after budget language is inserted to keep it from achieving 'preeminent' status .
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Productive 1st week visiting w/ outstanding staff & residents of 2 of our 7 state veteran homes. Douglas T. Jacobson State Veterans’ Nursing Home in Port Charlotte & Baldomero Lopez State Veterans’ Nursing Home in Land O’ Lakes. Proud to be part of this great team at FDVA. 🇺🇸
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The entire Burgess Bunch joined in at the @FLSenate swearing in today. Now we’re all ready to serve!
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