[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 50 (Tuesday, March 27, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E459]
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     HONORING ANNETTE GUMM'S SERVICE TO THE SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY

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                        HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 27, 2012

  Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in celebration of Annette Gumm, 
who has dedicated herself to improving the welfare of the people of 
south Florida. It is truly an honor to represent Annette in the United 
States Congress, and it is a privilege to call her my friend.
  Annette has a rich history of extraordinary service to our community. 
After moving to south Florida with her husband Emmett, she began to 
search for projects where she could help those in need. As a mother of 
three, Annette was inspired to volunteer at Plumosa Elementary School, 
as well as the Delray Community Hospital. But she still wanted to do 
more to serve her community and become civically engaged. In the spring 
of 1992 she was given the opportunity to join the campaign of Burt 
Aaronson, and soon became the commissioner's administrative assistant, 
a position that she held for many years.
  But Annette's involvement didn't stop there--she soon became a member 
of the Atlantic Democratic Club, where her energetic contributions to 
the community did not go unnoticed. She worked her way up the ranks, 
becoming treasurer, and then executive vice president of the United 
South County Democratic Club, an organization that strives to get south 
Floridians more involved with local, State, and national politics. 
Finally in 2006, Annette became the first woman to serve as president 
of the organization, and helped elect many individuals who shared her 
desire to help the south Florida community.
  As Americans, one of our greatest responsibilities is to participate 
in civic life. Annette has dedicated the last 25 years to that very 
cause, and is truly an inspiration to all those who wish to become 
community leaders. I applaud her efforts, and I look forward to her 
continued good work.

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