On the recordMarch 27, 2019
March is Women's History Month, and I am proud to honor some remarkable women in my district. Today, I am recognizing Ms. Cher Kondor, who I had the honor of meeting just recently. Cher is a Gold Star mother. Her son, Martin Kondor, was a U.S. Army specialist killed in Baqubah, Iraq, in 2004. Of course, Ms. Kondor was devastated, but she decided to do something in his honor and in honor of all the other veterans who have served, particularly those who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom. She created a memorial veterans garden called the Gold Star Garden in York County and has raised, since the time it was created, nearly $1 million for the garden. This beautiful, living monument is a gathering place for those who want to commemorate and remember the fallen and celebrate the lives of our sons and daughters who volunteered to protect this country. Ms. Kondor honors our Nation's veterans, and it is a privilege to recognize her contribution to our community on the House floor today. We are thankful for her example and for her continued awareness of the sacrifices of those who have fought for us and for our freedom. I am proud to honor Ms. Kondor. ____________________
