Floor SpeechCeremonial2026-06-18

HONORING THE LIFE OF GEDONE RAULERSON PRACHAR

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On 2026-06-18, Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL-4) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE LIFE OF GEDONE RAULERSON PRACHAR" in the House.

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Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E590-E591] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE OF GEDONE RAULERSON PRACHAR ______ HON. AARON BEAN of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, June 18, 2026 Mr. BEAN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, some people spend a lifetime building a community. Others become the heart of one. In Baker County, Florida, that person was Gedone Raulerson Prachar. Those who knew Gedone often said she never met a stranger. Whether she was welcoming someone into her home, serving her community, or advocating for causes she believed in, she had a unique gift of bringing people together and making them feel like family. Today, I rise to honor the life and legacy of this remarkable Floridian. Gedone was a pioneer in local civic engagement. She established the Baker County Women's Republican Club, opening doors for women to participate in public service and enhancing grassroots leadership within the community. She was an active member of the GFWC Woman's Club of Macclenny, where she dedicated herself to service and supporting the community. Whether through organized efforts or small acts of kindness, Gedone was always ready to help. Above all, Gedone cherished her family. She shared 46 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Chuck, and took great pride in her family, including her children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren, whose lives were enriched by her love, support, and wisdom. Mr. Speaker, as we remember Geclone, we celebrate a life well lived and a legacy that will continue to be felt throughout Northeast Florida. Her kindness, leadership, and servant's heart made her the kind of person every community hopes to have and never forgets. [[Page E591]] May her memory be a blessing, and may her example continue to inspire us all. ____________________

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HONORING THE LIFE OF GEDONE RAULERSON PRACHAR Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E590-E591] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE OF GEDONE RAULERSON PRACHAR ______ HON. AARON BEAN of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, June 18, 2026 Mr. BEAN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, some people spend a lifetime building a community. Others become the heart of one. In Baker County, Florida, that person was Gedone Raulerson Prachar. Those who knew Gedone often said she never met a stranger. Whether she was welcoming someone into her home, serving her community, or advocating for causes she believed in, she had a unique gift of bringing people together and making them feel like family. Today, I rise to honor the life and legacy of this remarkable Floridian. Gedone was a pioneer in local civic engagement. She established the Baker County Women's Republican Club, opening doors for women to participate in public service and enhancing grassroots leadership within the community. She was an active member of the GFWC Woman's Club of Macclenny, where she dedicated herself to service and supporting the community. Whether through organized efforts or small acts of kindness, Gedone was always ready to help. Above all, Gedone cherished her family. She shared 46 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Chuck, and took great pride in her family, including her children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren, whose lives were enriched by her love, support, and wisdom. Mr. Speaker, as we remember Geclone, we celebrate a life well lived and a legacy that will continue to be felt throughout Northeast Florida. Her kindness, leadership, and servant's heart made her the kind of person every community hopes to have and never forgets. [[Page E591]] May her memory be a blessing, and may her example continue to inspire us all. ____________________