[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Page 17995]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          TRIBUTE TO BONJWING

  Mr. BROWNBACK. Mr. President, I rise to recognize my staff member 
Bonjwing Lee on this 15th day of July, 2003.
  It is with both regret and heartfelt joy that my staff and I see 
Bonjwing leave my office today. I as well as many of my staff member 
have had the blessing of knowing Bonjwing nearly the entire 7 years of 
my tenure thus far in the Senate. Hailing from Kansas City, MO, he 
first came to service in my office as a bright young college student at 
Northwestern University and in the subsequent years has become a friend 
and family member to the Brownback crew and me.
  For the past year and a half, Bonjwing has worked with me as a 
legislative aide. Professionally, the ``Jwinger,'' as he is 
affectionately called by his colleagues, has demonstrated diligence, 
dedication, kindness, and humility in his work, and his outstanding 
service has been deeply appreciated. Beyond the office, I am honored to 
call Bonjwing a personal friend. Through talks we have shared and 
interactions, I have come to know Bonjwing as a remarkable young man 
with unique perspectives. I have learned a great deal from his cultural 
heritage, his religious faith, active endeavors, talents, and amazing 
experiences, and for this I thank him.
  Although I lose a valued staff member today and will miss his 
presence and company, I heartily congratulate Bonjwing Lee on his many 
successes and prayerfully wish him well as he heads off to take on the 
rigors of legal study at the University of Michigan School of Law this 
fall and to an exciting future beyond. As he has taught me that the 
Chinese never say goodbye, instead parting company with a promise, ``we 
shall meet again,'' I remain optimistic that our paths will cross again 
and look forward to my next meeting with Bonjwing.
  I wish to leave Bonjwing with a verse from the Book of Philippians, 
IV: 9

       Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever 
     things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever 
     things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever 
     things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if 
     there be any praise, think on these things.

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