While in town for Catholic Days at the Capitol, the bishops of Florida were able to visit with Senate President Bill Galvano. The bishops engaged with the president on a range of issues, including abortion, the death penalty, parental choice in education, criminal justice, immigration reform, and access to health care.
The bishops also took the opportunity to recognize the president's mother, Betty Galvano, for almost two decades of participation at Catholic Days at the Capitol. Betty is an active member of the Council of Catholic Women in the Diocese of Venice and has encouraged many of her peers to join her at Catholic Days over the years.