[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 11824]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING GOVERNOR BRUCE SUNDLUN

  (Mr. CICILLINE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. CICILLINE. Madam Speaker, I rise this afternoon to honor a great 
citizen, a good friend, and a wonderful political leader, Rhode Island 
Governor Bruce Sundlun, who passed away last evening.
  My fellow Rhode Islanders and I have lost a great friend and a great 
leader in Bruce's passing. He will be long remembered for leading Rhode 
Island through some very difficult times. His commitment to public 
service and his honorable and courageous service to our country both at 
home and abroad set him apart as a great American.
  Governor Sundlun distinguished himself as a patriotic war hero, a 
talented business leader, a spirited athlete, and a gifted political 
leader.
  A great friend to me, his courage and passion set him apart as one 
remarkable man whose spirit will live on in our memories. His legacy 
and visionary accomplishments, including leading Rhode Island out of 
the credit union crisis, establishing Rite Care, a national model for 
health care for low-income families and children, and his vision for 
our State's airport expansion at T.F. Green will continue to benefit 
Rhode Islanders for many years to come.
  My thoughts and prayers continue to be with the entire Sundlun 
family. Governor Bruce Sundlun will be sorely missed.

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