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COMMENDING KAREN ARONOWITZ

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On 2026-07-15, Representative Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL-24) delivered a floor speech titled "COMMENDING KAREN ARONOWITZ" in the House.

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COMMENDING KAREN ARONOWITZ

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E693] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] COMMENDING KAREN ARONOWITZ ______ HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON of florida in the house of representatives Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commend Karen Aronowitz, and I include in the Record the following proclamation in her honor: Whereas, Karen Aronowitz served three terms as President of United Teachers of Dade (UTD) and represented 32,000 teachers and education support professionals in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system; Whereas, Mrs. Aronowitz led successful reform initiatives, including a secondary school reform model for senior high schools and a School Improvement Zone for underperforming schools within Miami-Dade County, which served as a national model for improved school performance; Whereas, Mrs. Aronowitz created UTD's Education Summit which brings educational leaders and social issue activists to Miami-Dade in interactive sessions with teachers: Whereas. Mrs. Aronowitz established the UTD Teaching Excellence Foundation to promote professional development opportunities for educators; Whereas, Mrs. Aronowitz serves on the American Federation of Teachers Executive Council, is a member of AFT's Human Rights and Community Relations Committee and Democracy Committee, serves on the United Way of Miami-Dade Public Policy Committee and is a member of the Miami-Chapter of the NAACP; Whereas, Mrs, Aronowitz has been featured in The Wall Street Journal for her work in career research with high school students, is a multiple year honoree in Who's Who Among American Teachers, is a recipient of the Jewish Museum of Florida's Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award, received the Monty Trainer Chairman's Award in 2011 for Speaking UP for Public Education and honored in 2012 by the Bethune-Cookman University Miami-Dade Alumni Association as a ``Trail Blazer for Education;'' and Now, therefore, be it resolved that I, Frederica S. Wilson, a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 24th Congressional District of Florida, commend Karen Aronowitz for her dedication and commitment to our students, our teachers, our parents and our schools. ____________________

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COMMENDING KAREN ARONOWITZ Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E693] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] COMMENDING KAREN ARONOWITZ ______ HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON of florida in the house of representatives Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commend Karen Aronowitz, and I include in the Record the following proclamation in her honor: Whereas, Karen Aronowitz served three terms as President of United Teachers of Dade (UTD) and represented 32,000 teachers and education support professionals in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system; Whereas, Mrs. Aronowitz led successful reform initiatives, including a secondary school reform model for senior high schools and a School Improvement Zone for underperforming schools within Miami-Dade County, which served as a national model for improved school performance; Whereas, Mrs. Aronowitz created UTD's Education Summit which brings educational leaders and social issue activists to Miami-Dade in interactive sessions with teachers: Whereas. Mrs. Aronowitz established the UTD Teaching Excellence Foundation to promote professional development opportunities for educators; Whereas, Mrs. Aronowitz serves on the American Federation of Teachers Executive Council, is a member of AFT's Human Rights and Community Relations Committee and Democracy Committee, serves on the United Way of Miami-Dade Public Policy Committee and is a member of the Miami-Chapter of the NAACP; Whereas, Mrs, Aronowitz has been featured in The Wall Street Journal for her work in career research with high school students, is a multiple year honoree in Who's Who Among American Teachers, is a recipient of the Jewish Museum of Florida's Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award, received the Monty Trainer Chairman's Award in 2011 for Speaking UP for Public Education and honored in 2012 by the Bethune-Cookman University Miami-Dade Alumni Association as a ``Trail Blazer for Education;'' and Now, therefore, be it resolved that I, Frederica S. Wilson, a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 24th Congressional District of Florida, commend Karen Aronowitz for her dedication and commitment to our students, our teachers, our parents and our schools. ____________________