[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 12 (Tuesday, January 21, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E54]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE LIFE OF DEBRA GONSALVES

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 21, 2025

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of 
Debra Gonsalves.
  Throughout her life, Debra demonstrated her deep love for her family, 
friends, and her community. She was a proud alumna of Clayton Valley 
High School, often attending football games and sporting her CVHS 
jacket. Debra adored her family and was a devoted wife, mother, and 
grandmother. She often volunteered at her daughters' schools, helping 
to plant flowers and leading yard duty. She regularly attended her 
children and grandchildren's sporting events and organized family 
gatherings. Additionally, she loved to travel and often visited Cabo 
San Lucas, Mexico where she was affectionately known as ``Miss Debra''. 
When Cabo was impacted by hurricanes, Debra worked quickly to provide 
support to victims and organize relief efforts. Debra's kindness and 
compassion were evident to all who knew her.
  Sadly, Debra passed away at the age of 70 on October 4, 2024. She is 
survived by her husband of 48 years, Steve Gonsalves; her daughters, 
Kelli Dupell (Josh) and Jennifer Herrera (Brandon); her grandchildren, 
Whitney, Andrew, Steven, Camden, and Paige; her mother, Marie Culum; 
her sisters, Demery Donovan, Denise Willett, and Diane Culum; her 
brothers, Frank Culum, Donald Culum, and David Davi; as well as 
numerous in-laws, nieces and great-nieces, nephews, and great-nephews.
  Debra will be remembered for her warm and caring nature and her heart 
of gold. Please join me in recognizing Debra Gonsalves for her 
incredible impact on our community.