[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 144 (Tuesday, August 28, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1182]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO CAROL AND THE LATE DON BREMER

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                             HON. PAUL COOK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 28, 2018

  Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions 
that Carol and the late Don Bremer have provided to our community of 
Big Bear Lake as they are awarded the 2018 Humanitarian Award.
  After studying to be educators at Wayne State College, the late Don 
Bremer and his wife Carol Bremer honorably served our country 
throughout the Korean conflict. The Bremer's spirit for public service 
progressed through their service as educators and administrators for 
over thirty-five years. Their experience within military, education and 
public service only flamed their charitable hearts leading them to 
establish a Charitable Foundation and create over six endowed annual 
scholarships; all while engaging and participating in multiple 
philanthropic organizations. Don and Carol are most recognized for 
their participation throughout Big Bear Lake with various, fundraisers 
and community projects including the yearly Big Bear Homecoming Royalty 
Parade where Don enjoyed towing the float in his 1968 Corvette 
convertible. Most recently, Don and Carol raised over $110,000.00 to 
fix and upgrade our local hospital's patient rooms.
  The Bremer's are a shining beacon of charity throughout Big Bear and 
Southern California and it is with sadness that I learn Don's passing, 
may his contributions live onward and thank you Carol Bremer for being 
an exceptional wife, mother and member of our community

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