[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 98 (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E559]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING DONNA LYNNE EATON

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                            HON. BRAD KNOTT

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 10, 2026

  Mr. KNOTT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Donna Lynne Eaton, who passed 
away on June 1, 2026. She was only 58 years old, and she went home to 
be with the Lord she loved.
  Born in Canada, Donna immigrated to the United States in 2003, became 
a naturalized citizen in 2023, and visited all 50 states, completing 
that milestone the same year she took her oath of citizenship. She was 
proud to be an American, while remaining proud of her Canadian 
heritage.
  Donna was a devoted wife to Doug and a dedicated mother who 
homeschooled all four of her children: Ashley, Katie, Amy, and Eric, 
She volunteered alongside them to earn each child the Gold Presidential 
Volunteer Service Award, and she gave her time faithfully to TeenPact 
and the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association, 
investing in the next generation of Christian leaders and citizens.
  Even before she could vote herself, she worked to bring others to the 
polls, believing that every citizen's voice mattered.
  Mr. Speaker, Donna Lynne Eaton lived a life of faith, family, and 
service to this great Nation. We are grateful she was one of us.

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