[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 92 (Friday, May 15, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E456]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE LIFE OF RENEE KAPCHUK GRUTMAN

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                     HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 15, 2020

  Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Madam Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I 
rise to honor the life of my dear friend and constituent, Renee Kapchuk 
Grutman.
  For decades, Ms. Grutman served as a fierce advocate for Broward 
County's children. Renee found her life-long home in our public schools 
and was an educational and PTA superstar at her core. She faithfully 
and voluntarily served in numerous PTA council board positions and 
worked vigorously in pursuit of the optimum educational experience for 
every Broward County public school student.
  The word ``no'' was not in Renee's vocabulary. She helped plan, fund, 
and organize every council event including trainings, meetings, awards 
banquets, conventions, student programs, and holidays to name a few.
  She was affectionately known as The Partnership Queen, using her can-
do spirit and infectious optimism to secure partnerships, funding, and 
assistance for school activities--activities that would not been 
possible if not for Renee's passion, determination, and support. She 
was a champion in every sense of the word.
  Renee was a dear friend who embodied the best of what it means to 
give back to your community. She was a selfless, compassionate, and a 
tireless advocate for others and will be profoundly missed but never 
forgotten.
  My heart is with her children, grandchildren, and all her extended 
family.

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