[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 104 (Tuesday, July 15, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S9400]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]







                          TRIBUTE TO BONJWING



  Mr. BROWNBACK. Mr. President, I rise to recognize my staff member 

Bonjwing Lee on this 15th day of July, 2003.

  It is with both regret and heartfelt joy that my staff and I see 

Bonjwing leave my office today. I as well as many of my staff member 

have had the blessing of knowing Bonjwing nearly the entire 7 years of 

my tenure thus far in the Senate. Hailing from Kansas City, MO, he 

first came to service in my office as a bright young college student at 

Northwestern University and in the subsequent years has become a friend 

and family member to the Brownback crew and me.

  For the past year and a half, Bonjwing has worked with me as a 

legislative aide. Professionally, the ``Jwinger,'' as he is 

affectionately called by his colleagues, has demonstrated diligence, 

dedication, kindness, and humility in his work, and his outstanding 

service has been deeply appreciated. Beyond the office, I am honored to 

call Bonjwing a personal friend. Through talks we have shared and 

interactions, I have come to know Bonjwing as a remarkable young man 

with unique perspectives. I have learned a great deal from his cultural 

heritage, his religious faith, active endeavors, talents, and amazing 

experiences, and for this I thank him.

  Although I lose a valued staff member today and will miss his 

presence and company, I heartily congratulate Bonjwing Lee on his many 

successes and prayerfully wish him well as he heads off to take on the 

rigors of legal study at the University of Michigan School of Law this 

fall and to an exciting future beyond. As he has taught me that the 

Chinese never say goodbye, instead parting company with a promise, ``we 

shall meet again,'' I remain optimistic that our paths will cross again 

and look forward to my next meeting with Bonjwing.

  I wish to leave Bonjwing with a verse from the Book of Philippians, 

IV: 9



       Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever 

     things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever 

     things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever 

     things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if 

     there be any praise, think on these things.



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