[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 15, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E151]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      REMEMBERING GEORGIANA BRUNET

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                          HON. TROY A. CARTER

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 15, 2022

  Mr. CARTER of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
late Mrs. Georgiana Smith Brunet, who found her heavenly wings on 
February 9, 2022 at the age of 97 years old. She was known to many as 
the Matriarch of Algiers, Louisiana, and was recently honored as the 
oldest serving community activist in my hometown. Affectionately called 
``Bunny,'' she dedicated her entire life to her family, faith, and 
community.
  Mrs. Brunet attended Illinois State University and the Booker T. 
Washington Nursing Program of New Orleans. She was married to her late 
husband Mr. Bernard Brunet, Jr. for 37 years and together they had five 
children, her pride and joy.
  A devout Catholic, Mrs. Brunet was an active parishioner of All 
Saints Church for over 71 years where she served on the Social Outreach 
Committee as well as the All Saints Sodality. She was a member of the 
All Saints Rosary Group/Legion of Mary for over 40 years. In 2012 her 
lifelong commitment earned her the prestigious Order of St. Louis IX 
Medallion, an award which honors laypersons who have contributed their 
time and talents to the church. The award was presented by Archbishop 
Aymond, the Archdiocese of New Orleans at St. Louis Cathedral.
  Mrs. Brunet became an active community advocate for the Algiers area, 
while working as a Pediatric Nurse within the community over her 30 
years. Mrs. Brunet's community activism was also celebrated when she 
was honored at the Algiers Courthouse in 2012 for her volunteer work.
  Mrs. Brunet left a lasting mark on many of the organizations she 
actively participated in including the Ladies Auxiliary of Peter Claver 
St. Rita's Court 36, 3rd and 4th degree, serving as Treasurer; the 
National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Auxiliary; Fan Advisory 
Committee of her beloved New Orleans Saints; Girl Scouts of America, 
and Krewe of NOMTOC (``New Orleans Most Talked of Club'').
  Mrs. Brunet was lovingly known as ``Mother Jugs'' for her work 
establishing the Krewe of NOMTOC and the Jugs Social Club, of which her 
husband was a co-founder and President. Nothing stood in her way of 
preparing and enjoying the Krewe of NOMTOC on parade Saturdays.
  Mrs. Brunet kept busy following the activities of the New Orleans 
Council on Aging, attending events at the Arthur Monday Senior Center, 
craft-making, cooking, lobbying the State Legislature, and event 
planning.
  Beyond her work, Georgiana had a vibrant social life. She was truly 
the life of the party and would carefully plan her costumes weeks in 
advance. She was a lively character with an undeniable fashion sense, 
always dressed to the nines on every occasion. Additionally, Georgiana 
was an avid traveler, visiting most states and several international 
destinations. She was a lover of politics, people, and fun, and a 
member of the Golden Girls Social Circle.
  Algiers, Louisiana will never be the same without her. Her poise, 
talents and enduring love of everyone she touched will live in our 
hearts forever. We will all be better citizens because of the mark she 
left on each of us.

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