Diane Marie Lambert

I was so fortunate to work with Diane at the Economic Development Council. She truly cared about her job and the people around her. She exhibited her faith in everything she did. I was so sad to hear about her passing.

I had the good fortune to work with Diane when we were both on staff with the Manatee Chamber / Economic Development Council. She was a kind, supportive, talented teammate. I will always remember her beauty - inside and out - and her love of people, especially family and people she could help.

I work for the Manatee Chamber of Commerce and Diane was with the Economic Development leg of our organization for many years. I remember when some of the staff joined in on an initiative in our local schools. Diane was excited to participate and make a difference in a child's life.

Boy, did she! She found out that the child she was mentoring was homeless, living in a car with his parent. She took the family in and found them resources to get back on their feet.

She made a difference not just in that one family's life, but in many other ways through her selfless giving. She'll be missed.