[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 114 (Wednesday, July 10, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H4536-H4537]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING DONALD N. LORENZ

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
Arizona (Mrs. Lesko) for 5 minutes.
  Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor my late father, Donald N. 
Lorenz.
  My dad was such a positive influence in my life. He worked hard, was 
honest, and helped other people. My dad left early every morning to go 
to work. He worked hard. He really cared about his work, was loyal to 
the Kohler Company, where he worked, and really cared about the men who 
worked under his leadership.
  My dad was a skilled woodworker. He not only carved the patterns for 
engines and plumbing fixtures but also carved the intricate design for 
the entry sign into the Kohler Company itself. He made and carved 
furniture that our family still uses today and

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built buildings and things almost to the day he died. My husband still 
uses the woodworking skills he learned from my dad.
  My dad passed away in 2006. It was before I ran for the Arizona House 
of Representatives in 2008, and it was before I was sworn into Congress 
in 2018.
  I wish my dad was alive, not only because I love him but because I 
wish he would have seen what I have accomplished. I know that he and my 
mom gave me the skills I needed to accomplish what I did.
  I thank my dad for being a great father to me and for being a great 
grandfather to my kids. I love him and always will.


                        Honoring Roger F. Lorenz

  Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my brother, Roger F. 
Lorenz.
  Roger is my older brother. He set a good example for me while I was 
growing up. He studied hard in school, worked during the summer, and 
got really good grades in school.
  While he was going to college, he would work nights--I mean, all 
night long into the wee morning--to pay the bills and went to college 
during the day. It was tough. He did well for himself and for his 
family. He was a manager for major companies selling huge mining 
equipment and machines.
  Roger is a good husband, father, and grandfather. He is also a good 
brother to me. I can't believe it has been over 6 years since I was 
sworn into Congress in this very place. My brother Roger made sure he 
was here to show me his support.
  I thank Roger for all the positive things he has done for me 
throughout my life. He has played a positive role in my success.


                        Honoring Donna M. Lorenz

  Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my sister, Donna M. 
Lorenz. Donna is my younger sister, and she has always been there for 
me. I was often her babysitter when she was young.
  One time, we were watching scary movies on a Friday night when our 
parents were gone, and we heard a sound in the basement. We went down 
the basement stairs, and we were scared out of our minds. If somebody 
was actually recording it, they would have had a good laugh.
  We did lots of homework together. I helped her memorize things for 
tests at school, and I didn't think she thought it was very fun at all.
  When I left my abusive ex-husband about 31 years ago, I was really 
having a difficult time. Donna dropped everything. She flew out to live 
with me and support me. Donna has always been there for me through the 
ups and downs. I love my sister.
  As I near the end of my term as a Congresswoman, I thank my sister, 
Donna, for all she has done for my life.

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