[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 51 (Wednesday, March 28, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E469-E470]
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                    HONORING MS. MARY SCOTT RUSSELL

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                         HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 28, 2012

  Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, in recognition of Women's History month 
I rise today to honor Ms. Mary Scott Russell, a dedicated and committed 
individual to the community of South Florida.
  Ms. Russell, a native to Miami, is currently serving her fifth year 
as president of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater South Dade. She has 
served South Florida with distinction and admiration over the past two 
decades in various capacities. Ms. Russell served as the third female 
Mayor for the City of South Miami, Vice Mayor, Commissioner, and as 
chair of the City's Environmental Review and Preservation Board. During 
her tenure as Mayor, she created the Junior Commission for Women, 
allowing young women in the community to participate in an advisory 
group to the Mayor and City Commission on issues that affect their 
gender and age group.
  Additionally, Ms. Russell was appointed President of the Miami Dade 
League of Cities, the fourth female leader of the organization in 50 
years. Her dedication to issues concerning children and the environment 
is evident through her service on the Board of the Children's trust, 
and on the Fairchild Palms Board of Directors over the past 7 years.
  Amongst her many roles and duties, she has found time to be a member 
of many organizations including, the General Obligation Bond Citizen 
Advisory Committee, Miami Dade College Center for Service Excellence 
Advisory Board, the College of Business and Technology Advisory Board, 
and the Informed Families South Miami Drug Free Coalition.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to Ms. Mary Scott Russell. 
She is not only a great mother, friend, and servant to the community, 
but also a leader who dedicates countless hours to making a difference 
for those

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around her. I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing this 
remarkable individual.

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