[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 95 (Wednesday, June 15, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E928-E929]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO ROBIN READ BRUNELLI

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 15, 2016

  Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, on June 2, 2016, 
Robin Read Brunelli passed away after a prolonged struggle with heart 
failure. Robin was President and CEO of the National Foundation for 
Women Legislators (NFWL) from 1992 to 2012 and made an extraordinary 
impact on women in politics.
  Robin was born in Shenandoah, Iowa, on March 7, 1943. She attended 
the University of New Mexico where she was a big reader of the works of 
William Shakespeare. For the twenty-two years she lived in Albuquerque, 
she was a realtor, a much loved high school teacher, and the host of a 
cooking and recipe show called ``Kitchen Klatter.''

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  For the two decades she was at the NFWL, Robin helped transform the 
organization. The NFWL has served as a forum for elected women 
nationwide to be empowered. The organization includes all women elected 
at the city, county, and state levels.
  From 1985 to 1992, Robin served as a Presidential appointee serving 
the Governors of the Federal Reserve Board. Robin helped improve the 
effectiveness of training at the Fed's banking school. Robin continued 
to serve the community by serving on the boards of numerous nonprofits 
and corporations. Her most proud work was for the National Women's 
History Museum.
  Robin was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ, Scientist, and 
lived a devout life.
  Robin is survived by her loving husband and two daughters. She leaves 
behind an amazing legacy of service to her community and will remain a 
model for young women to exemplify. Her memory and achievements will 
never be forgotten.

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