[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 105 (Thursday, June 15, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H2948-H2949]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      PAYING TRIBUTE TO DON BONKER

  (Ms. PEREZ asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. PEREZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to my 
distinguished predecessor, a true statesman, and above all, a dear 
friend, Don Bonker.
  I had the honor of knowing Don personally and can attest to his 
generosity. When he heard that I was shopping for a suit for my husband 
at Goodwill, he mailed out one of his old suits for us to borrow. His 
generosity really knew no bounds.
  He was a real source of guidance during those early days. He was 
always able to take my calls and answer my questions. I will forever 
cherish our memories and our conversations together.

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  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in keeping Don's beloved 
wife, Carolyn, and his children, Dawn and Jonathan, in our thoughts and 
prayers.
  May they find solace in knowing Don's legacy will live on in the 
hearts and minds of those who had the honor of knowing him.

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