[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 70 (Saturday, April 20, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E378]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING FRANK JONNA

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                            HON. JOHN JAMES

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Saturday, April 20, 2024

  Mr. JAMES. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize my dear good friend, 
Frank Jonna, as he is honored as the Chaldean American Chamber of 
Commerce's 2024 Businessperson of the Year.
  Frank's entrepreneurial instincts can be traced back to working with 
his older brother, Jimmy, after he founded Jonna Construction in 1965. 
Early on, Jimmy's leadership taught Frank the meaning of hard work, 
patience, and perseverance firsthand, propelling him to later become 
CEO of Jonna Construction.
  With over 40 years of dedication to the Metro Detroit area, Frank has 
served on the numerous Boards including Henry Ford Health, Catholic 
Central High School, Angel's Place, and Detroit Public Television.
  Alongside these accomplishments, his legacy will forever live on in 
the community Jonna Construction has contributed to and built, 
including Michigan National Bank Building, the Henry Ford Detroit 
Pistons Performance Training Center, Mother of God Church, St. Thomas 
Church, Shenandoah Country Club, and the Chaldean Community Foundation 
Headquarters.
  Frank is the embodiment of the American Dream. In every step of his 
career, he has showcased a neverending commitment to the Southeast 
Michigan community, so on behalf of all of Michigan's 10th 
Congressional District, congratulations to Frank Jonna.

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