[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 48 (Wednesday, March 26, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E439]
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                      IN MEMORY OF DONALD FLAMINIO

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                           HON. DAN BENISHEK

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 26, 2014

  Mr. BENISHEK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with sadness on the occasion 
of the passing of Donald ``Flip'' Flaminio, who passed away on March 
20, 2014. Donald was born in Iron Mountain, Michigan, on August 24, 
1930. Flip was a veteran of the United States Navy, and the owner-
operator of Quality Cleaners for ten years, he married his wife of 61 
years, Zella ``Terri'' Haggart, in 1953. Flip was a lifelong Iron 
Mountain resident and enjoyed spending time with his loved ones. He is 
survived by Terri, and his three daughters.
   In this time of sorrow, I am reminded of the quote of philosopher 
George Santayana, who said, ``There is no cure for birth and death save 
to enjoy the interval.'' I know that Flip lived a life of love and that 
the cherished memories of his life will never be forgotten by his many 
friends and family.
   On behalf of all residents of the First Congressional District of 
Michigan, I wish to express my sadness and condolences on Flip's 
passing. It is my hope that we are able to emulate Flip's good nature 
and example in how we conduct ourselves with each other. Although Flip 
is no longer with us in this world, he will remain with us in our 
hearts, alive and well forever.

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