Miami-Dade School Board member Steve Gallon III lost consciousness right after delivering his swearing-in speech on Tuesday morning at the district’s auditorium.
Gallon, who represents the county’s northern-most district, just wrapped up his speech when he passed out around 10:30 a.m. and collapsed to the floor.
Moments before, while delivering his remarks, he complained about his voice becoming hoarse and he grabbed a bottle of water.
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