[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 111 (Friday, June 25, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E700]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              MARY GRUCCIO

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                        HON. JEFFERSON VAN DREW

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 25, 2021

  Mr. VAN DREW. Madam Speaker, I am here today to recognize and commend 
Dr. Mary Gruccio for overcoming adversity and being an inspiration not 
only to her family, but the South Jersey community. Mary has been an 
educator for 46 years, all of which have been with the Vineland Public 
Schools. Mary herself even graduated from Vineland High School. She is 
not only an advocate for our youth, but she also is a strong believer 
in giving back to her community and has been active in numerous 
organizations. One organization that is near and dear to her heart, is 
the American Cancer Society. Mary battled both cervical and breast 
cancer, but with the support of her family and friends she was able to 
beat cancer and now works tirelessly to help others in similar 
situations and make a positive difference within her community. Mary 
has had a notable career, from being appointed as Superintendent, to 
being inducted into the Cumberland County Women's Hall of Fame in 2017. 
Mary also received Cumberland County's Hometown Heroes award in 2018, 
and she is no doubt just that . . . a hero. I am proud to represent 
South Jersey and Mary is one of the many reasons that makes South 
Jersey great. God Bless Mary and her family and God Bless America.

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