HONORING DONNA LYNNE EATON

On 2026-06-10, Representative Brad Knott (R-NC-13) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING DONNA LYNNE EATON" in the House.

HONORING DONNA LYNNE EATON

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 98 (Wednesday, June 10, 2026) [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 ______ 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. ____________________