[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 14 (Thursday, January 25, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E73]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING DON GUNDEN'S CAREER AND CONTRIBUTION TO INDIANA'S SECOND 
                                DISTRICT

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                          HON. RUDY YAKYM III

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 25, 2024

  Mr. YAKYM. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and congratulate my 
friend and fellow Hoosier Don Gunden as he prepares to retire from 
Forest River Inc. early next month.
  Currently serving as General Manager of Forest River's Rockwood, 
Flagstaff and Palomino brands. Don ``Gunny'' Gunden has long been a 
leader in the recreational vehicle industry. Don started out in the RV 
business working at Starcraft straight out of college, and for the next 
half century he has devoted his professional life to the industry that 
is so important economically to northern Indiana and a source of so 
many happy memories for families all across America.
  Don's 2022 induction into the RV/MH Hall of Fame only underscores his 
entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to excellence, and the tireless work 
he has done to maintain Elkhart's proud status as the RV Capital of the 
World.
  As he prepares to retire, spend more time with his wife Theresa, and 
write the next chapter of his life, I am proud to congratulate Don 
Gunden on a distinguished career and a job well done. The Elkhart 
community and RV industry as a whole are unquestionably better off 
thanks to this good man.
  I join Hoosiers throughout Indiana's Second District in expressing 
our gratitude and thanks to Don for his many contributions to our area 
and in wishing him a very happy, well-deserved retirement.

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