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Left to right: Assistant County Administrator
Todd J. Bonlarron, County Commissioner
Sara Baxter, Ladi March-Goldwire, County
Commissioner Maria G. Marino, Palm Tran Bus
Operator Marsha Solomon, ATU Local 1577
President Dwight Mattingly and Palm Tran
Executive Director Clinton B. Forbes.
Photo: Palm Tran
March-Goldwire was so impressed by Solomon
that she acknowledged her at a Palm Beach County
Board of County Commissioners meeting in March
before making public comments on mental health.
Prior to this, they did not know each other.
Hearing March-Goldwire's strong words of praise,
Palm Beach County Commissioner Sara Baxter was
moved to formally recognize Solomon. On June 6,
2023, Palm Tran leaders arrived at the Board of County
Commissioners Chambers for Solomon's official
recognition ceremony.
Commissioner Maria G. Marino introduced Solomon,
inviting her to the podium to say a few words.
" Being a mom of two sons, I know what it's like to
worry about them. I just did what I thought was right.
I hope to spread the message that we can all make
the world a better and brighter place if we looked
out for one another, " Solomon said. " I didn't expect
to be recognized today, but I'm grateful to represent
my co-workers and Palm Tran in a positive light. I
know other operators and employees are doing the
same and making a difference. "
" Thank you for the water, thank you for being kind,
thank you for not treating him like his illness, " March-Goldwire
said following Soloman.
As March-Goldwire paused to hold back her tears, Solomon
gave her a hug as the room applauded in a heartwarming
moment.
" Mental health is the one thing we can all do together. I just
want to say thank you Palm Tran for choosing such amazing
employees like Marsha, " March-Goldwire continued.
" It really warms my heart to be here for moments like this.
Solomon's act of kindness reminds us of our humanity, " Palm
Beach County Administrator Verdenia Baker remarked.
" Solomon is an exemplar of what we strive for in Palm
Beach County. She makes us all proud, " added Palm Beach
Assistant County Administrator Todd J. Bonlarron.
Solomon was joined at the podium by Palm Beach Commissioners
Maria G. Marino and Sara Baxter, Palm Tran
Executive Director Clinton B. Forbes, Assistant County
Administrator Bonlarron and Amalgamated Transit Union
Local 1577 President Dwight Mattingly to recognize her for
her act of kindness.
" It fills me with immense pride to recognize Marsha Solomon
and bring honor to our entire team, " said Forbes. " Her
story inspires us to embrace these values and continue making
a difference in our community. "
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