History of Time Period
The time from 1900 until 1999 has seen Tallahassee come from a sleepy southern town to a bold and progressive metropolitan area. State Government is still the primary industry, but education plays a very important role in the city’s economy. The Florida State Flag as we know it today was ratified in 1900, the orange blossom was designated the State Flower in 1909, the Mockingbird was named State Bird in 1927, and since 1935 we’ve all sung Suwannee River with the special reverence of a State Song. A governor’s mansion was built in 1905 that one razed, and the present one built in 1957. The population of the state has grown by leaps and bounds and thus state government has grown to keep the pace.
Tallahassee is now the seat of learning for two major universities, a junior college, a vocational school, six tax supported high schools, and several private schools. Agriculture, timber, and cattle take an important seat in the economical structure of the community. Beauty still abounds. The people are aware and concerned about their heritage, they are friendly and still bear signs of the Southern charm read about in romantic novels … and the love affair continues.
20th Century Krewe Chief- Connie Crowley
Connie Crowley and her husband, Patrick, moved from Ohio to Tallahassee in 2008. Both joined Springtime Tallahassee in 2013 through their good friend, Gail Alexander and have enjoyed building lifelong friendships with the Springtime family!
Connie currently serves as vice president for Human Resources at C.W. Roberts Contracting and recently marked her 10-year anniversary there. Connie earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pa., and is a SHRM-Certified Professional through the Society for Human Resource Management. She also earned her PHR certification through the Human Resource Certification Institute. As a proponent of life-long learning, Connie holds professional certifications in training and development, including Mediation and Dispute Resolution, DDI Facilitator, and PDI Consultant.
Active in her profession and community, Connie is a member of Women of Asphalt, the National Association of Women in Construction, and the National Society for Human Resource Management. She is also a member of Big Bend SHRM where she served for three years on the Executive Board of Directors. Connie loves to garden and recently joined the Tallahassee Garden Club.
As krewe chief, Connie is working with the members of 20th century krewe to expand community involvement and volunteer efforts. Adding to the group’s annual ramp build for people with mobility issues, members of the 20th Century Krewe have volunteered their time to support Elder Care events and plan to lend their support to veterans’ initiatives, the Kearney Center for the Homeless, Westminster Gardens low-income senior housing, and will adopt a family during the holidays.
Connie and Pat have been married for 27 years and enjoy vacations with family, traveling and spending time on Alligator Point.