Analysis · Floor speech · beta

Chrissy Houlahan

Democrat on Honoring Jack Perme 2026-07-23

218 words · 13 sentences · 23 clauses

Statement grade

B+

Average 83 / 100

A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.

Greeting 6%Anecdote 14%Claims 61%Thanks 14%Reasoning 5%

This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.

Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 12 wordsI rise today to honor the life of my constituent Jack Perme.Greeting Anecdote · 31 wordsI first met Jack several years ago in Westchester, where he was volunteering to help bring clean water to people in need, and that generosity would come to define his life.Anecdote Claims · 112 wordsJack began experiencing symptoms of spinocerebellar ataxia as a child. This progressive neurodegenerative disease impaired his coordination, his balance, his speech, and his ability to swallow. It ultimately took his life at just 28 years old.¹ As the ataxia progressed, Jack had to give up driving and the many hobbies that he loved, including blacksmithing, woodworking, and 3D modeling. Yet, when Jack discovered that he could ride a recumbent bike, he regained a sense of freedom and independence. He immediately set out to share it. In 2024, Jack founded Moving Forward for Ataxia.² He rode thousands of miles, raised more than $55,000, ³and provided 17 recumbent bikes to people across the country.⁴ Thanks · 31 wordsMy heart is with Jack’s parents, Monica and David; his stepmother, Leslie; his siblings, Grant and Ricky; and everyone who loved him and was touched by his bravery and his generosity.Thanks Claims · 21 wordsJack’s message to all of us was very simple: Build connections, be kind, and whatever struggle you face, keep moving forward. Reasoning · 11 wordsThat is exactly what his legacy will help others to do.

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 63

8 of 8 deductions are Signal

Signal checks whether every part makes a point, gives a reason, or asks for action. A low score means the speaker filled time with fluff, pleasantries, or attacks.

Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “I rise today to honor the life of my constituent Jack Perme.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “I first met Jack several years ago in Westchester,”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “where he was volunteering to help bring clean water to people in need,”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “and that generosity would come to define his life.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “My heart is with Jack’s parents, Monica and David;”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “his stepmother, Leslie;”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “his siblings, Grant and Ricky;”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and everyone who loved him and was touched by his bravery and his generosity.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.

Reasoning · 87

0 of 8 deductions are Reasoning

Reasoning checks for sound logic and solid support for any conclusion. A low score means the speaker made unsupported leaps or used weak arguments.

Nothing lost points.

Conclusions found · 1

Conclusion“That is exactly what his legacy will help others to do.”

Because“In 2024, Jack founded Moving Forward for Ataxia.”

“He rode thousands of miles, raised more than $55,000,”

“and provided 17 recumbent bikes to people across the country.”

“Build connections, be kind,”

“and whatever struggle you face, keep moving forward.”

Reason given

Respect · no score

Not checked: graded before this measurement existed. Excluded from the average.

Respect checks whether the speaker argued with people’s positions and records rather than attacking the people: insults, mockery, or bad motives assigned to them. Criticism of what someone did, however strong, is not marked.

Clarity · 100

0 of 8 deductions are Clarity

Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.

Nothing lost points.

Claims · 4

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

1“It ultimately took his life at just 28 years old”Jack Perme died of spinocerebellar ataxia at age 28.search
2“In 2024, Jack founded Moving Forward for Ataxia”Jack Perme founded the organization Moving Forward for Ataxia in 2024.search
3“raised more than $55,000”Jack Perme raised more than $55,000 through Moving Forward for Ataxia.search
4“provided 17 recumbent bikes to people across the country”Moving Forward for Ataxia provided 17 recumbent bikes to people across the United States.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15