[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 53 (Wednesday, March 27, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E359]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING DUANA BREMER

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                           HON. SEAN P. DUFFY

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 27, 2019

  Mr. DUFFY. Madam Speaker, I proudly rise today to honor Duana Bremer, 
Director of Salvation Army's St. Croix and Polk County Wisconsin 
programs.
  Duana has dedicated her life to serving the most vulnerable among us. 
I have seen the incredible work she does day in and day out, serving 
families in our community by showing them the path to personal growth 
and sustainability. Her commitment and experience makes her an 
invaluable asset to our work as legislators. Duana testified before the 
House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance on May 
17, 2018 at a hearing titled, ``An Overview of Homelessness in 
America,'' in which she provided valuable insight into what the 
homeless experience is like for those living in rural areas such as 
Wisconsin.
  With the help of Duana, the Family Self-Sufficiency Act and the 
Housing Choice Voucher Mobility Demonstration Act have been signed into 
law. Both of these pieces of legislation will help break the multi-
generational cycle of poverty in our communities.
  It's easy to see the value of Duana's leadership in the fight against 
homelessness. All you need to do is talk to her team around her. The 
staff and volunteers at Grace Place describe her as, ``a fantastic 
leader and a champion for those in need. Her efforts to secure funding 
and bring programs into rural communities that will help the most 
vulnerable are truly inspiring. She never gives up and her tireless 
efforts are an inspiration.''
  Duana truly is an inspiration. And on behalf of the residents of 
Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District, I would like to thank Duana 
Bremer, for her selfless commitment to families in need.

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