[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9857]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO ROBIN READ BRUNELLI

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 22, 2016

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
posthumously the remarkable contribution of Robin Read Brunelli. Her 
mission to transform the National Foundation for Women Legislators is 
realized and commended by thousands of elected women leaders throughout 
the United States.
  For seven years, Ms. Brunelli served as a U.S. Presidential appointee 
to the Governors of the Federal Reserve Board, and while there, 
radically improved the training programs at the Federal Reserve Board's 
banking school. Although she served on many nonprofit and corporate 
boards during her professional career, she was most proud of her work 
for the National Women's History Museum. Her collegiate years were 
spent in America's southwest, where she studied William Shakespeare and 
taught high school. She hosted the Midwestern iconic syndicated radio 
program, ``Kitchen Klatter'' for many years--a staple of Iowa values 
with a recipe for clean living and good meals.
  Born in Shenandoah, Iowa, Robin Read Brunelli was known for her 
remarkable empathy and connectivity to all whom she encountered. Deaf 
until age 6, Robin had a deep awareness of God's love and path for her 
life. Those who were lucky enough to meet her were engulfed in her 
grace, intelligence and empathetic heart. Devoutly committed to her 
church and family, Robin Read Brunelli and her husband Sam leave a 
legacy of hope and inspiration to their many children, family members 
and friends.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I recognize Robin Read 
Brunelli today. I ask that my colleagues in the U.S. House of 
Representatives join me in honoring her today. I thank Robin for her 
service to the United States and know that her legacy of leadership and 
service will live on.

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