[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 165 (Friday, November 19, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2462]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                        HONORING PEGGY BRAVERMAN

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 18, 1999

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, the Bronx is losing one of its most 
distinguished public servants and a woman who has done more for her 
borough and her community than we can ever thank her for. Peggy 
Braverman is retiring after more than 15 years as Deputy County Clerk 
for the Bronx where she oversaw a staff or more than 80 people as they 
helped residents secure business certificates, passports, and other 
significant documents while answering questions about jury duty and 
other matters.
  She was always active in her community and the political arena. She 
was an administrative assistant in the Bronx Borough President's office 
from 1979 to 1985 and before that she served as an administrative 
assistant for then Councilman, now Assemblyman Stephen Kaufman. She was 
also Democratic District Leader for the 81st Assembly District.
  At least as extensive was her work in the voluntary area. She was an 
active member of the Educational Jewish Center, the Morris Park 
Community Association, the Allerton Avenue Homeowners Association and 
the 49th Precinct Community Council. She also served as President of 
the PTA of Christopher Columbus High School and Vice President of JHS 
135. She was also a scout leader.
  Peggy Braverman is that rare person who serves her neighborhood and 
her fellow citizens in so many capacities, someone, who by their 
service, does so much to make government work and the community 
prosper. The people of the Bronx will miss her in government; let us 
hope we can keep her helping in the community. I want to join her 
legion of friends and admirers in wishing her in retirement what she 
has learned--the very best from life.




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