[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 191 (Monday, November 1, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1171-E1172]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP OF J.D. GROM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 
                     OF THE NEW DEMOCRAT COALITION

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                             HON. RON KIND

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 1, 2021

  Mr. KIND. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service and 
leadership of J.D. Grom, Executive Director of the New Democrat 
Coalition.
  J.D. began his tenure as Executive Director when I was Chair of the 
New Dems. I was immediately impressed by his work ethic, vision, and 
expertise--qualities that were obvious to everyone who had the 
opportunity to interact with J.D. over the years. I asked him to do a 
lot in terms of getting to know the members of the Coalition--what they 
care about and what's important to the districts they represent--and he 
stepped up, developing an exceptional understanding of the members and 
their priorities.
  J.D. recently left Capitol Hill to join the Biden Administration in 
the Department of Commerce, and I know I speak for all members of the 
New Democrat Coalition when I say he'll be sorely missed.
  New Dems have seen so much positive change and growth over the past 
eight years with J.D. at the helm. Made up of 95 members, New Dems play 
a critical role in Congress not only in advocating for pragmatic, pro-
growth policies, but also in working to bridge the partisan divide and 
lower the temperature in Washington.
  New Dems are focused on moving our nation forward by tackling some of 
our toughest challenges and delivering results for the American people. 
J.D.'s outstanding leadership has made these efforts possible.
  After working for his hometown Representative, Melissa Bean of 
Illinois, the Department of Treasury, and four different New Dem 
Chairs, J.D. has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to service that 
will carry him far in

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his new role. I want to thank J.D. for all his hard work as Executive 
Director of the New Democrat Coalition, and I wish him nothing but the 
best in all his future endeavors.

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