[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 180 (Tuesday, December 13, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1718]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF BONNIE L. VALKMAN

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                           HON. ALAN GRAYSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 13, 2016

  Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the outstanding life 
and legacy of Bonnie L. Valkman, age 62, who passed away on Monday, 
November 24, 2014. A respected leader in her community, Bonnie will be 
remembered for her enthusiastic community involvement.
  Bonnie was born on December 22, 1951, in West Bend, Wisconsin, to the 
late Walter and Joan Michaels. She was a resident of Wauconda, 
Illinois, for 28 years. Bonnie was the beloved Wife of Greg and loving 
Mother of Laura Baker. Bonnie was a graduate of the University of 
Wisconsin-Whitewater.
  Bonnie Valkman leaves behind a legacy of kindness, devotion, and 
faith. She was a loving and devoted Wife and Mother, a kind and 
thoughtful friend, and, above all, a woman of deep faith. She attended 
the Willow Creek Community Church. Bonnie's outlook on life touched the 
lives of many and made her community a better place. I am saddened by 
the loss of such a valuable member of the community and extend my 
heartfelt condolences to her family

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