[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 66 (Thursday, April 20, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H1890]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    REMEMBERING MAYOR DONNIE WINKLER

  (Mr. BUCSHON asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BUCSHON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the passing of my good 
friend and mayor of Rockport, Indiana, Donnie Winkler.
  Donnie tirelessly led the Rockport community with a smile and a good 
sense of humor. For years, his work ethic and sense of duty helped 
raise the bar for all those living in Spencer County, Indiana.
  His motto: ``Do what you do; do it well and thoroughly,'' is 
something he took with him in all aspects of his life.
  From his time spent as a farmer, industrial worker, National 
Guardsman, husband, father of four sons, entrepreneur, small business 
owner, general contractor, riverboat cook, building inspector, jailor, 
visionary, and finally as mayor, you saw this motto in all he did.
  I am proud to have had the opportunity to know Donnie Winkler. My 
heart goes out to his family, friends, and the entire Rockport 
community during this trying time.
  Godspeed, Donnie.

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