Analysis · Floor speech · beta

Tony Wied

Republican on Recognizing Door County Sheriff Deputies 2026-07-14

150 words · 6 sentences · 7 clauses

Statement grade

B+

Average 82 / 100

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

Greeting 35%Claims 48%Reasoning 17%

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

Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 31 wordsI rise today to congratulate Deacon Mike Vander Bloomen on his retirement from the parish staff at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and for his 25 years of faithful service.¹Greeting Claims · 72 wordsDeacon Vander Bloomen began serving in Our Lady of Lourdes in 2001 and was ordained in 2003.² Since then, whether visiting the elderly, offering guidance through troubling times, or using personal stories to connect with parishioners, he has supported countless people and helped strengthen their faith. Although he is retiring from the parish staff, Deacon Vander Bloomen will continue preaching and lending a hand at Our Lady of Lourdes where he can. Reasoning · 25 wordsHis willingness to continue serving speaks to his love for his faith and his dedication to the community that he has served for 25 years. Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 22 wordsI congratulate Deacon Mike Vander Bloomen on his many years of service and wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement.Greeting

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 63

2 of 2 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 congratulate Deacon Mike Vander Bloomen on his retirement from the parish staff at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and for his 25 years of faithful service.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “I congratulate Deacon Mike Vander Bloomen on his many years of service and wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement.”A greeting: 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.

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 2 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 · 2

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“his 25 years of faithful service”Deacon Mike Vander Bloomen served for 25 years on the parish staff at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.search
2“Deacon Vander Bloomen began serving in Our Lady of Lourdes in 2001 and was ordained in 2003”Deacon Mike Vander Bloomen began serving at Our Lady of Lourdes in 2001 and was ordained a deacon in 2003.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15