[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 100 (Wednesday, July 18, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1355]
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A TRIBUTE TO GERALD JOSEPH RENUART, A MAN THAT HAS GIVEN SO MUCH TO HIS 
                               COMMUNITY

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                         HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR.

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 18, 2001

  Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the late Gerald J. 
Renuart for his tremendous contributions during his lifetime.
  Born in Coral Gables, Florida, Jerry received a business degree from 
the University of Miami and a masters degree from Nova University.
  Jerry, a retired Naval officer, held the positions of Town Clerk and 
Manager in Surfslde, Florida for nine years. He then became City 
Administrator for Lighthouse Point, Florida, a position he successfully 
held for 23 years. Jerry was past president of the American Society of 
Public Administrators and Municipal Finance Officers of America, and 
received a special award from Jimmy Carter for outstanding service to 
the community and nation. In addition to his outstanding community 
service, Jerry spent 25 years in the Boy Scouts of America as 
Scoutmaster for state and national Jamborees, round table commissioner, 
and district chairman. He was honored with the Silver Beaver Award, 
scouting's highest honor, earlier this year for his dedication to 
scouting.
  Jerry's accomplishments did not end there. He was also a devoted 
husband of 40 years to the former Maureen Geller and devoted father to 
his children.
  Mr. Speaker, Gerald Renuart devoted his life to serving his community 
and nation. He will always be remembered for his service to the 
community and should be looked at as a role model to our society. As 
such, Jerry and his family are more than worthy of receiving our 
recognition today. On Friday, July 20, Jerry will be recognized for his 
lifelong contributions with his interment at Arlington National 
Cemetery. I hope all of my colleagues will join me in remembering and 
honoring the life of this remarkable man.

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