Analysis · Floor speech · beta

Tony Wied

Republican on Recognizing Carolyn Brown 2026-09-02

166 words · 6 sentences · 7 clauses

Statement grade

49 / 100, held down by Signal

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Thanks 80%The ask 20%

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Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 133 wordsI rise today to recognize Brown County Deputy District Attorney Wendy Lemkuil as she enters retirement after years of dedicated public service.³ For three decades, Deputy District Attorney Lemkuil has served the people of Brown County in the courtroom, doing work that is often difficult, demanding, ¹and unseen by the public. Throughout her career as a prosecutor, Deputy District Attorney Lemkuil has primarily handled drug- and homicide-related cases, successfully prosecuting hundreds of cases in her commitment to protecting our communities and keeping Brown County safe.² Through her service to northeastern Wisconsin, she has made a lasting impact not only on our communities but also on the people with whom she has worked. Those who know her and have learned from her have said that it will be nearly impossible to fill her shoes.Thanks Mr. Speaker, The ask · 33 wordsI ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Deputy District Attorney Wendy Lemkuil on her retirement and on thanking her for her years of honorable service to Brown County and northeastern Wisconsin.

At a glance

Lost points for
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 19

6 of 6 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I rise today to recognize Brown County Deputy District Attorney Wendy Lemkuil as she enters retirement after years of dedicated public service.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “For three decades, Deputy District Attorney Lemkuil has served the people of Brown County in the courtroom, doing work that is often difficult, demanding,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and unseen by the public.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “Throughout her career as a prosecutor, Deputy District Attorney Lemkuil has primarily handled drug- and homicide-related cases, successfully prosecuting hundreds of cases in her commitment to protecting our communities and keeping Brown County safe.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “Through her service to northeastern Wisconsin, she has made a lasting impact not only on our communities but also on the people with whom she has worked.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “Those who know her and have learned from her have said that it will be nearly impossible to fill her shoes.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

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Respect · no score

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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 6 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 · 3

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1“For three decades, Deputy District Attorney Lemkuil has served the people of Brown County”search
2“has primarily handled drug- and homicide-related cases”search
3“as she enters retirement”search

Analyzed on 2026-09-14