[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 164 (Thursday, October 12, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1375]
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                         HONORING DIANE GLASSER

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                        HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 12, 2017

  Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Diane 
Glasser, a committed public servant in South Florida who passed away on 
October 10th at 89 years of age. Diane served for over 40 years as an 
activist, Broward School Board member, City Commissioner, and Vice 
Mayor of the City of Tamarac.
  From her childhood and career in Brooklyn to her many years in South 
Florida, her passion for activism made an impact on everyone she met. 
She was never shy about urging others to fulfill their civic duty by 
voting, even when she wasn't on the ballot. And she was always 
encouraging of my efforts, working with me on many initiatives to 
strengthen the community.
  In addition to holding elected office, Diane served on several 
boards, including the Senior Advisory Task Force and the Broward Human 
Rights Board. She selflessly used her voice to advocate for those whose 
voices she felt weren't adequately heard.
  Diane also had unique experiences representing the State of Florida 
as a delegate to the past six Democratic National Conventions and as an 
elector in the 1996 and 2000 Electoral Colleges.
  Our community has lost a leader whose service will always be 
appreciated and remembered. I am honored to have called Diane Glasser 
my friend.

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