[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 156 (Thursday, September 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1274-E1275]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          GWYNITH (GWYN) GREEN

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 20, 2018

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor 
Gwynith (Gwyn) Green, a great Coloradan and wife, mother and 
grandmother.
  Gwyn Green was born on November 21, 1938 in New Orleans, LA. She died 
peacefully in her home September 12, 2018 after a long battle with ALS. 
She was married to her husband Daniel for 56 years and had four 
children, Laura, Kevin (Barb), Mark (Mary Ann), and Benjamin (Julie), 
10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
  In 1961, Gwyn graduated from St. Mary's College in South Bend, 
Indiana. She went on to receive her Master's in Social Work from the 
University of Denver in 1984. For more than 40 years, she served 
numerous populations of people in Colorado through her social work. She 
was an active member of the League of Women Voters, particularly with 
sustainability and children's issues. Gwyn was very active with the 
National Association of Social Workers and the Alliance for Retired 
Americans, working with these organizations for many decades. Her 
dedication and passion for social justice issues throughout her time as 
a social worker was inspiring.
  Gwyn was also very active in public service in Colorado, serving on 
the Golden City Council for three years. In 2004, she ran for State 
Representative in House District 23 and won her seat. She served in the 
State legislator from 2004 to 2009 before stepping down to spend more 
time with her family. During her time at the State Capitol, she quickly 
became

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known as the ``Fighting Granny'' for her fierce advocacy for children, 
the poor and for the City of Golden. For her service as a State 
Legislator, she was awarded several awards including the Award for 
Excelling, Distinguished Legislator of the Year, and was appointed 
Honorary Police Officer in the City of Golden.
  I was privileged to know Gwyn for many years and I appreciate her 
tireless work ethic and service to the people of Colorado. Her passion 
for social injustice, her good nature and sense of humor was a true 
delight. On behalf of the people of Colorado, I extend my deepest 
appreciation to Gwyn Green for her dedication to her community and to 
the people of the State of Colorado.

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