[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E209]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF RONALD EDWARD KNOTT

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 25, 2020

  Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize the life of 
Ronald Edward Knott, who passed away at the age of 73 after a lifetime 
of service to his fellow Americans. Through his extreme courage and 
selflessness, Ronald became an indispensable part of the state of 
Michigan.
  Ronald was born on September 24, 1946. Upon graduating from Walled 
Lake High School, Ronald joined the United States Airforce, where he 
served two tours in Vietnam as a mechanic. Following his military 
service, Ron married his wife Dawn and began a career at General 
Motors. Ron retired from GM in 1987 and moved to Mio, where he and Dawn 
opened Knott's Dairy Barn. Throughout his professional career and into 
retirement, Ron's dedication to service remained stronger than ever--
including service as Commander of the Wixom VFW Post 3952 and the Mio 
VFW Post 4126. Ron also served as Historian for Mio American Legion 
Post 348 and as Southeast Michigan District Commander. Ron passed away 
on February 5, 2020. He is missed dearly by his family and friends, and 
his legacy will undoubtedly live on for generations for come. Ronald's 
tireless devotion to the public good touched the lives of countless 
Michiganders, and the impact of his work cannot be overstated.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of Michigan's First Congressional District, 
I ask you to join me in honoring the life of Ronald Edward Knott. His 
legacy will forever live on in his family and through the countless 
lives he bettered through his service.

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