[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 77 (Wednesday, June 1, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1012]
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                         IN HONOR OF SUSAN ROSS

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                          HON. JAMES A. HIMES

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 1, 2011

  Mr. HIMES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of my dear friend Susan 
Ross, who is stepping down from her role as President and CEO of the 
Fairfield County Community Foundation, a position she has held for the 
last 15 years. Since 1992, the Fairfield County Community Foundation 
has promoted philanthropy to build and sustain a vital and prosperous 
community where all have the opportunity to participate and thrive. 
Susan became the President and CEO of the Foundation in 1996 and, along 
with her first-rate staff, is responsible for the Foundation's 
increasing visibility, growth and relevance to donors and the 
community.
  Fairfield County includes populations of immense wealth as well as 
communities of significant challenge, disenfranchisement and poverty. 
Susan's tireless efforts to educate and to bridge these communities 
have proven invaluable and have changed many lives for the better. 
During her tenure, the Foundation has awarded more than $115 million in 
grants. Last year alone, the Foundation gave away 782 grants in 
Fairfield County totaling roughly $6.4 million.
  Under Susan's leadership, tens of thousands of Fairfield County 
children, adults and families have had the opportunity to achieve their 
potential. Susan's leadership and tenure at the Fairfield County 
Community Foundation embody the right answer to that ancient question: 
``Am I my brother's keeper?''

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