[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 147 (Tuesday, September 12, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E824]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING MICHELE GRUPE

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 12, 2023

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Michele Grupe, for her dedicated service at the Cope Family Center. She 
served as the executive director since 2017 and as part of the 
leadership of the organization since 2004.
  Ms. Grupe received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the 
University of Maryland and is a certified fund-raising executive. 
Inspired to give children their best possible start in life, Ms. Grupe 
served as a leader and fundamental member of the organization Cope, 
where she has worked to empower parents, nurture children, and 
strengthen communities.
  Cope Family Center is a Napa Valley nonprofit dedicated to preventing 
child abuse and support families by providing parents with the 
education and resources they need to raise thriving children. 
Throughout her time at Cope, Ms. Grupe has built coalitions between 
social service agencies, nonprofit organizations, and community 
members. Her work has created systemic change and a more resilient 
community for Napa Valley's children and families.
  Ms. Grupe's commitment to service and her strong work ethic goes 
beyond her time at Cope. Her efforts to strengthen Napa County families 
and build a more equitable family-support system requires hard work in 
the face of adversity. She has served as the co-chair for the Child 
Abuse Prevention Council of Napa County, commissioner of the First 5 
Napa County Commission, chair of the Greater Bay Area Child Abuse 
Prevention Council, Steering Committee Member for the Community Leaders 
Coalition, and member of the California Family Resource Center Policy 
Committee. She has also demonstrated her commitment to social justice 
by volunteering for campaigns and initiatives.
  Ms. Grupe has been a force for good in our community. Her commitment 
to the well-being of her staff, her collaborative partners, and our 
community has been unfailing.

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