[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 34 (Friday, February 27, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E267]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      IN RECOGNITION OF LILLI REY

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                           HON. JACKIE SPEIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 27, 2015

  Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Lilli Rey who was chosen as 
the 2015 Citizen of the Year by the Hillsborough Schools' Associated 
Parents Group. This extraordinary honor is reserved for an individual 
who has made sustained and significant contributions to the 
Hillsborough community, in particular to the education and well-being 
of our children. I can't think of a more deserving person than Lilli to 
receive this honor. She is the personification of generosity, grace and 
getting things done.
  I have watched and admired her dedication and commitment since Lilli 
moved to Hillsborough two decades ago. I feel very fortunate to count 
Lilli as one of my closest friends and neighbors. The word ``no'' 
barely exists in her vocabulary; if there is a project that needs help, 
Lilli will take it on and bring it to a successful conclusion. She has 
given her time and energy to countless causes. She served as the 
President and Executive Board Member for the North School Parent Group, 
the 2010 Town of Hillsborough Centennial Co-Chair, Girl Scout Leader, 
4th Grade North Yosemite Trip Chair, and Hillsborough Concours 
d'Elegance Tickets Chair. Lilli is part of the heartbeat of the town.
  To say that Lilli loves children is an understatement. As the very 
proud mother of four--Zach, Zoe, Sadie and Cassie--she is devoted to 
them completely and always puts them first. But her love is not 
reserved exclusively for her own children, she shares the same care and 
tenderness for other children, always striving to contribute to their 
well-being.
  Lilli has also been a steadfast and generous supporter of our local 
schools, Shelter Network, the San Mateo Community Hospital Foundation, 
NARAL and Protect Our Defenders Foundation. These groups protect the 
rights and dignity of our children, victims of domestic violence, the 
homeless, women, victims of sexual assault in the military, and health 
care for low income women--issues that are very near and dear to my 
heart and issues that have created a very deep bond between Lilli and 
me.
  To watch Lilli at an event is to watch a symphony conductor. Even 
though she is working harder than anyone, she makes it look easy and 
harmonic. She is in the right place at the right time and she makes 
everything flow perfectly.
  Any organization is lucky to have Lilli on board. She will identify 
what needs to get done and get it done while improving the organization 
and the community as a whole.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to rise with me to 
recognize an exceptional woman and philanthropist who tirelessly gives 
back and never asks for anything in return. Lilli Rey is a treasured 
gift to the community and truly deserves to be honored as the 2015 
Hillsborough Schools' Citizen of the Year.

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