[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 81 (Tuesday, May 11, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E503]
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RECOGNIZING DIANNE GREFF FOR HER LIFETIME OF SERVICE AS A PUBLIC SCHOOL 
 TEACHER AND NORTH JERSEY COUNCIL PRESIDENT OF THE NAVY LEAGUE OF THE 
                             UNITED STATES

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                          HON. MIKIE SHERRILL

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 11, 2021

  Ms. SHERRILL. Madam Speaker, l rise to recognize Dianne Greff, public 
school teacher and North Jersey Council President of the Navy League of 
the United States, for her lifetime of service to her students, her 
community, and to New Jersey.
  Dianne's commitment to service began when she was 18 years old, when 
she enrolled at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey, to 
study education and fulfill her dream of being a public school teacher. 
Upon her graduation in 1959, Dianne set off on her 40-year career as an 
educator, helping to shape the lives of thousands of New Jersey 
students. She was awarded the New Jersey Governor's Teacher of the Year 
Award before retiring in the early 2000s.
  Dianne's impact on Passaic County extended beyond education. As 
President of the North Jersey Council of the United States Navy League, 
she worked to support America's Navy service members. The Navy League 
aids military families while spouses or parents are deployed, honors 
enlisted personnel, and adopts ships and shore commands. While Dianne 
was president of the New Jersey chapter, there were over 300 active 
members.
  Later in life, Dianne committed herself to helping our seniors. She 
was elected the President of the Saint Mary's Active Senior Ministry in 
Pompton Lakes, New Jersey. She also served on the Board of Trustees for 
the Golden Age Circle of Wayne, and advised the Mayor as a member of 
his Wayne Township Senior Citizen Advisory Committee.
  There was never a moment in Dianne's life when she wasn't trying her 
hardest to help other people. Whether for students, service members, 
veterans, seniors, or immigrants, Dianne went the extra mile to help 
them achieve their dreams or have a good life.
  Dianne passed away on January 29, 2021. Her legacy will live on in 
all of the lives she touched in Passaic County and across New Jersey. 
The world is a kinder, better place because of Dianne Greff.

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