[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 44 (Wednesday, March 19, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E511]
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                       HONORING JEANINE MARRINSON

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                           HON. PETER DEUTSCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 19, 2003

  Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Mrs. 
Jeanine Marrinson, a community leader, civic activist, loving 
individual, and a great Floridian. Born originally in Chicago, 
Marrinson moved to Florida in 1966 and soon began a career of service 
to her community.
  Mrs. Marrinson will long be remembered as an accomplished woman in 
business and civic affairs. After arriving to South Florida, she and 
husband Ralph opened the Manor Pines Convalescent Center. Later, she 
served as president of Designs by Jeanine and fulfilled the role as 
chief designer of her husband Ralph Marrinson's seven senior care 
facilities that the couple later opened. Prior to spearheading her own 
successful business, Mrs. Marrinson was an American Airlines Flight 
Attendant.
  Marrinson made sincere and concerted efforts to give back to the 
community. She volunteered for a number of organizations, including the 
YMCA, Kids in Distress, and for a period of more than 25 years the Boys 
& Girls Club. Remaining dedicated to these causes and helping many less 
fortunate neighbors, her devotion and commitment serves as an example 
to us all.
  Mr. Speaker, it is truly a special occasion for me to honor Mrs. 
Jeanine Marrinson. Marrinson's earnest and altruistic values in helping 
others and becoming involved in the greater Fort Lauderdale community 
serves as an example to us all. I trust that her amazing legacy will 
last forever and will be carried on by others who loved her.
  Mrs. Marrinson is survived by her husband Ralph Marrinson and her 
twin brother Jerome Duever of Chicago.

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