[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 181 (Thursday, November 2, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H5234]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING ELWOOD ``BUD'' JOHN LEE

  (Mr. BERA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BERA. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor and remember Elwood 
``Bud'' John Lee. Bud was born November 6, 1946, in Caledonia, 
Minnesota. A 10-pound baby, Bud was a gentle giant from the beginning.
  He graduated from college in December 1965 and then enlisted and 
served in Vietnam. After discharge, Bud settled in California where he 
served my State in many ways, eventually as president of the California 
Association of Catholic Hospitals. In retirement, he continued his 
lifetime of service.
  We lost Bud on September 4, 2023, but we will always have his 
optimistic spirit.
  Here is to Bud. In his words, today is a good day to have a good day. 
Be well.

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