[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 195 (Friday, December 8, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2322]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO MS. BONNIE WARR

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                          HON. CHARLES WILSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 7, 1995

  Mr. WILSON, Mr. Speaker, today I ask that you join me in recognizing 
the achievements of Ms. Bonnie Warr of Pineland, TX.
  Bonnie is one of those truly good, kind, and dedicated people who at 
the midpoint of life suddenly rediscovers the joys of education. A 
friend of hers says that a stint working in my office started the 
process, and helped her discover that she was just as smart as everyone 
else. I take no real credit for Bonnie's hard-earned success, but I am 
happy to trumpet it as an example of the benefits of education at any 
age.
  On December 16, 1995, Bonnie will receive her masters of business 
administration diploma from Stephen F. Austin State University. She 
made the decision to jump back into the academic fray in 1988, earning 
an associates degree in 1991 and a bachelor of business administration 
degree in 1992. In May 1994, she received a secondary education 
certification that will allow her to share the wealth and teach 
English, mathematics, and business curriculums to high school students.
  Bonnie started her new academic life with typical enthusiasm and with 
the happy encouragement and support of her husband Royce and daughters 
Angela Warr Lopez and Kendra Warr. Kendra will join her mother on the 
dais December 16 to receive her bachelor of arts degree.
  Too many times people are guilty of saying ``I would have liked to do 
this, but now it's too late'' or ``I'm too old.'' Bonnie is an 
inspiration to all of those who fall into this trap. I join her family 
and coworkers at Temple-Eastex in saluting her fortitude, perseverance, 
and persistence.

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