Governor Charlie Crist inducted two outstanding Florida women into the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. at the Capitol Rotunda in Tallahassee. The women being honored are Maryly VanLeer Peck and The Honorable Peggy A. Quince. Maxine Pierson was honored to represent the Florida Women’s Business Center at the this ceremony and to meet Governor Crist at the following at the Governors Mansion.

Governor Charlie Crist chose the women from a list of 10 distinguished nominees selected by the Florida Commission on the Status of Women. "It is an honor for the Florida Commission on the Status Women to be involved in the recognition of women and their accomplishments, the Governor has chosen two outstanding women," stated Kathleen Passidomo, chair of the Commission. "Their impact on all citizens of Florida provides evidence of the critical role that women have played in shaping our state."

Governor Crist conducted the induction ceremony for the Hall of Fame on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. in the Capitol Rotunda in Tallahassee. The induction ceremony is open to the public. All persons attending the ceremony are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the event. This year marks the twenty fifth anniversary of the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame. The Commission accepts nominations for the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame from the public each year from April 1 - July 15.