[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 196 (Wednesday, November 18, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1048]
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                    IN RECOGNITION OF RENEE REYNOLDS

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                         HON. BRENDAN F. BOYLE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 18, 2020

  Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, it is my honor 
to recognize Renee Reynolds, a Philadelphia difference-maker, before 
the United States House of Representatives. Ms. Reynolds is a fiercely 
vocal advocate for women who are battling to beat cancer and who are 
overcoming domestic violence committed against them.
  As she so powerfully puts it, Ms. Reynolds is a domestic violence 
victor who, for four decades, has used her first-hand experience to 
fuel her efforts to empower women seeking to change their own difficult 
and trying situations.
  In addition to hosting the annual Pink Diamond Ball to honor the two 
sisters she lost to cancer and to honor cancer patients, survivors and 
those that fought the good fight, Ms. Reynolds has sought to expand her 
ability to spread her message and reach those who need help during the 
coronavirus pandemic. Among her efforts to do this, she became the 
Pennsylvania contestant in this year's national Ms. Woman competition, 
where her platform focused on her advocacy.
  Through social media, public speaking, events, partnerships and 
seemingly more outreach than should be humanly possible, Ms. Reynolds 
has committed herself to helping people and providing a first-person 
tale of redemption that highlights her rise from domestic-violence 
victim to entertainer, business professional and an advocate for women 
who need a helping hand and inspiration.
  Renee Reynolds embodies a commitment to public good. Her efforts are 
a model for the upwelling of selflessness and giving that has kept 
America going through these difficult times. She embodies the spirit of 
Philadelphia.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in extending our 
sincerest appreciation to Renee Reynolds for her extraordinary work on 
behalf of our community.

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