3 designated for induction into Hillsborough County Women’s Hall Of Fame | Community Spirit

The Hillsborough County Commission on the Status of Women (COSW) is pleased to announce the selection of three distinguished women, Phyllis Busansky, Gwendolyn Miller, and Jan Platt, for induction into the 2012 class of the Hillsborough County Women’s Hall of Fame.

These designees will be introduced at a Hillsborough County Commission meeting in March, followed by a formal induction ceremony in May.

Phyllis Busansky

Phyllis Busansky has served as Hillsborough County’s Director of Aging Services and Director of Human Resources, as Executive Director of Florida's Welfare-To-Work agency. Ms. Busansky served on the Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners, and as the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections before her death in June, 2009.  Ms. Busansky was instrumental in ensuring improvement in the quality of life of Hillsborough County Residents.

Gwendolyn Miller

Gwendolyn Miller committed thirty five years to educating community children in Hillsborough County schools. Ms. Miller was elected to the Tampa City Council, and served as its Chairman, dedicated to improving the quality of life in several neighborhoods.

Jan Platt

Jan Platt served on Tampa City Council as well as the Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners, where she helped write the current Hillsborough County Charter. Ms. Platt has actively served on many community boards, including the Friends of the Library of Tampa-Hillsborough County and the Hillsborough Head Start Community Foundation.

The Hillsborough County Women’s Hall of Fame was created by the COSW to recognize women who have made significant contributions to the betterment of life for residents of Hillsborough County. The charter class of ten accomplished women was inducted into the Women’s Hall of Fame on May 26, 2011, in a memorable ceremony featuring a who’s who of political and community leaders.

The COSW is comprised of 13 members and was created by the Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on April 16, 2003, to advise the BOCC, the county administration, the community, and all agencies and persons in Hillsborough County with respect to matters pertaining to the status of women.        

For more information, contact Brandon Wagner at (813) 276-2640.