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Vivian was given a hard hat and presented with two signs. One read, \"Workers Present\" and the other, \"Vivian M. Anderson Way\"--which now hangs in her bedroom.

Vivian was accompanied by her mom, dad Keith, and older brothers Joe, 16 and Will, 15.

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Mary Anderson
PHOTO: Vivian Anderson, 10, wrote a letter to Jane Castor, mayor of Florida's city of Tampa, when she noticed construction signs weren't inclusive of both male and female workers.
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\"She was very excited,\" her mom said. \"I think it gave her a lot of confidence that people will listen to kids. Kids can make a difference.\"

Vivian told \"GMA,\" \"It's a little overwhelming but I really liked meeting the mayor and I do really like how my sign made a change.\"

\"PHOTO:
Mary Anderson
PHOTO: On Sept. 30, Vivian Anderson was given a hard hat and presented with two signs. One read, "Workers Present" and the other, "Vivian M. Anderson Way"--which hangs in her bedroom.
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When she's not advocating for inclusiveness, Vivian said she enjoys playing soccer.

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