[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 43 (Monday, March 13, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E323]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IN HONOR OF ELLEN GRUNEWALD

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 13, 2017

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize my constituent, Ellen 
Grunewald, who will be departing from her role in Loudoun County after 
nearly thirty years of dedicated service to our community and to 
congratulate her on receiving a Resolution of Appreciation from the 
County Administrator, Tim Hemstreet. As the Director of Family 
Services, Ms. Grunewald oversaw a plethora of the county's programs, 
and her work ethic and exemplary demeanor will certainly be missed.
  Ms. Grunewald began her career of service to Loudoun County as an 
Assistant Director of Social Services in 1989. Throughout the course of 
her entire career with the county office, she watched Loudoun County 
flourish and transform into one of the most affluent and prosperous 
counties in America. She held a variety of positions and had many 
responsibilities, including serving as the Coordinator of the Young 
Parents Network and as a Supervisor of the Emergency and Supportive 
Services Unit. Her ability to wear many hats and serve in various 
capacities positioned her well to eventually become the Director of 
Family Services in 2010.
  As the Director of Family Services, Ms. Grunewald oversaw programs 
that provided assistance with food, housing, finance, and other needs 
to those living in poverty. This type of casework can be difficult and 
often very disheartening, but over the past 6 years she kept a strong, 
positive attitude and was able to help hundreds of families in Loudoun 
County. She also started new initiatives, such as the Family Engagement 
Process, in which she was able to help divert 62 children from 
placement in foster care. Ms. Grunewald went above and beyond in her 
role, and she will certainly be missed.
  On behalf of the entire Tenth District, I thank Ms. Grunewald for her 
dedicated career of service to Loudoun County. Mr. Speaker, I ask my 
colleagues to join me in recognizing a truly commendable public 
servant. I wish her and her family all of the best in their future 
endeavors.

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