[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 4 (Thursday, January 27, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E10]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    IN MEMORY OF THE LATE BOB GROSS

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                           HON. PETER DEUTSCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 27, 2000

  Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Bob 
Gross, who passed away early last December at the age of 41. I am one 
of many who are saddened by this tremendous loss: South Florida has 
lost an outstanding community leader and activist.
  Bob Gross is well known in Broward county as an energetic leader who 
was a strong presence at political club events and civic activities 
throughout South Florida. Demonstrating his large influence on politics 
in the State of Florida, Bob was president of the Young Democrats of 
Broward County. As President of the Broward Young Democrats (BYD), 
Bob's main responsibilities were membership recruitment, campaign 
training, candidate development, and event planning. In this vital 
position, he worked tirelessly to motivate the county party to become 
involved in many aspects of local, state, and national politics.
  Bob was somewhat unique in the sense that he fully realized the 
importance of activism in society at large. Through his involvement in 
the BYD, he successfully promoted service to other young people. 
Because of Bob's hard work and dedication, the BYDs have formed an 
exemplary organization that fosters volunteerism and activities such as 
serving on local community boards, registering voters, and hosting 
social outreach events.
  It is important to note that Bob Gross did not simply focus all of 
his attention on political matters. A resident of Hollywood, Florida, 
who attended Pinecrest High School, Bob worked as Program Planner for 
the Broward Employment and Training Administration (BETA). Indeed, his 
tremendous leadership undoubtedly benefitted BETA, as Bob held numerous 
important posts in the organization through the years such as Executive 
Vice President, Vice President for Political Affairs, and Treasurer.
  Most importantly, however, Bob Gross was a devoted husband to his 
wife, Cindy Sherr. An attorney and the statewide president of the Young 
Democrats, I am confident that Cindy will carry on Bob's ongoing work 
in promoting service and activism within the South Florida community.
  Mr. Speaker, while Bob Gross' passing is a tremendous loss for 
Broward County, I can say without hesitation that his memory will live 
on through the work of the many organizations to which he dedicated his 
life. There can be no doubt that we will all dearly miss Bob, but I 
would like to thank and praise him for his hard work and leadership in 
improving the community around him.

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