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RECOGNIZING DIANNE GREFF FOR HER LIFETIME OF SERVICE AS A PUBLIC SCHOOL
TEACHER AND NORTH JERSEY COUNCIL PRESIDENT OF THE NAVY LEAGUE OF THE
UNITED STATES
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HON. MIKIE SHERRILL
of new jersey
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Ms. SHERRILL. Madam Speaker, l rise to recognize Dianne Greff, public school teacher and North Jersey Council President of the Navy League of the United States, for her lifetime of service to her students, her community, and to New Jersey.
Dianne's commitment to service began when she was 18 years old, when she enrolled at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey, to study education and fulfill her dream of being a public school teacher. Upon her graduation in 1959, Dianne set off on her 40-year career as an educator, helping to shape the lives of thousands of New Jersey students. She was awarded the New Jersey Governor's Teacher of the Year Award before retiring in the early 2000s.
Dianne's impact on Passaic County extended beyond education. As President of the North Jersey Council of the United States Navy League, she worked to support America's Navy service members. The Navy League aids military families while spouses or parents are deployed, honors enlisted personnel, and adopts ships and shore commands. While Dianne was president of the New Jersey chapter, there were over 300 active members.
Later in life, Dianne committed herself to helping our seniors. She was elected the President of the Saint Mary's Active Senior Ministry in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey. She also served on the Board of Trustees for the Golden Age Circle of Wayne, and advised the Mayor as a member of his Wayne Township Senior Citizen Advisory Committee.
There was never a moment in Dianne's life when she wasn't trying her hardest to help other people. Whether for students, service members, veterans, seniors, or immigrants, Dianne went the extra mile to help them achieve their dreams or have a good life.
Dianne passed away on January 29, 2021. Her legacy will live on in all of the lives she touched in Passaic County and across New Jersey. The world is a kinder, better place because of Dianne Greff.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 81
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