[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 13, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H1954-H1955]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE HONORABLE CHRISTOPHER ``KIT'' BOND

  (Mr. ALFORD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ALFORD. Mr. Speaker, it is with deep sadness today that I rise to 
honor the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator Christopher ``Kit'' 
Bond of Missouri.
  Leslie and I join the Bond family, the Show Me State, and a grateful 
Nation in mourning the loss of one of Missouri's favorite sons.

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  Kit was a true statesman and a mentor to many, including myself. He 
represented the highest ideal of public service.
  Having served for more than 40 years, including as Missouri's 
youngest-ever Governor and later as United States Senator, Kit's impact 
can be felt all over Missouri and across America.
  Through various roles, Senator Bond prioritized improving care for 
our Nation's veterans, providing support for a strong and well-equipped 
U.S. military, and delivering for the residents of his beloved 
Missouri. We are proud to continue his legacy of service on the 
Appropriations Committee today.
  It brings me hope to know that Kit now rests with his Heavenly 
Father, and we are eternally grateful for his lifetime of service.

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