Representative Carey Baker, a First Sergeant with the Florida Army National Guard, was called to active duty in December 2002 to participate in Operation Iraqi Freedom and was in Iraq for the duration of all 2003 Sessions. Representative Baker has been a strong supporter of employers through out his tenure in the House of Representatives. In 2002, Baker scored a 107% on the Florida Chamber of Commerce's Legislative Report Card. Representative Baker was given an honorary score of 100% for the 2003 Sessions.

The Florida Chamber thanks Representative Baker for his service to House District 25, Florida and the United States and wishes him a safe and speedy return.