[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 11 (Friday, January 17, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E56]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE ROTARY CLUB OF BOCA RATON'S OPAL AWARD HONOREES JERRY 
                                 KRAMER

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                        HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 17, 2020

  Mr. DEUTCH. Madam Speaker, I am honored to rise today in recognition 
of the important work done by the Rotary Club of Boca Raton and to 
congratulate a recipient of their Outstanding People and Leaders (OPAL) 
awards, Jerry Kramer.
  Jerry has lived a life of service to his country and community. He 
served in the army in Okinawa and Korea, where he was awarded the 
Bronze Star and Purple Heart for bravery in combat. After returning 
home, Jerry built successful home-building companies, building 200 
homes per year, from scratch on Long Island. This experience in 
construction allowed him to build and donate a 20,000 square foot 
facility for the Association for Children with Learning Disabilities. 
Currently, Jerry makes substantial donations to local and national non-
profit organizations each year.
  Through his philanthropy and service, Jerry Kramer has touched 
countless lives and made a lasting impact on our South Florida 
community. The work he does and the time he has put in is truly 
deserving of this award.
  I extend my most sincere congratulations to Jerry and all of 
tonight's honorees. As we begin this new year, I am confident that the 
Rotary Club of Boca Raton will continue to be a cherished institution 
in South Florida that betters our community. I greatly appreciate the 
Club's work and am pleased to honor their OPAL and Lifetime Legacy 
Award honorees.

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