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Kelly Morrison

Democrat on Recognizing and Honoring Minnesota State Senator Steve Cwodzinski 2026-07-14

188 words · 9 sentences · 13 clauses

Statement grade

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Average 86 / 100

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Greeting 12%Claims 73%Thanks 15%

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Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 23 wordstoday I rise to recognize and honor Minnesota State Senator Steve Cwodzinski for his lifelong dedication to education, civic engagement, and public service.Greeting Claims · 137 wordsSenator Cwodzinski began his career in public service as a public school teacher.¹ For over 30 years, he inspired students to become informed and engaged citizens.² Senator Cwodzinski brought that same passion for public service to the Minnesota State Senate where he was first elected in 2016.³ Drawing on his background as an educator, he became a leading advocate for students and teachers across Minnesota. In addition to his championing of students and educators, he is a passionate advocate for protecting the Boundary Waters and chief author of legislation for permanent protection of Minnesota’s crown jewel.⁴ Beyond his professional accomplishments, Senator Cwodzinski is a devoted husband to his wife, Patti; ⁵a proud father of two children; ⁶and grandfather of two grandchildren.⁷ His love of family, community, and country has shaped every aspect of his life and service. Thanks · 28 wordsOn behalf of the people of Minnesota, I extend my sincere gratitude for his years of dedicated service and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.Thanks

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What the tags mean

Signal · 71

3 of 3 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 “today I rise to recognize and honor Minnesota State Senator Steve Cwodzinski for his lifelong dedication to education, civic engagement,”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “and public service.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “On behalf of the people of Minnesota, I extend my sincere gratitude for his years of dedicated service and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

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Respect · no score

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Clarity · 100

0 of 3 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.

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Claims · 7

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“began his career in public service as a public school teacher”Steve Cwodzinski began his career in public service as a public school teacher.search
2“For over 30 years, he inspired students”Steve Cwodzinski worked as a teacher for over 30 years.search
3“first elected in 2016”Steve Cwodzinski was first elected to the Minnesota State Senate in 2016.search
4“chief author of legislation for permanent protection of Minnesota’s crown jewel”Steve Cwodzinski was chief author of legislation for permanent protection of the Boundary Waters.search
5“devoted husband to his wife, Patti”Steve Cwodzinski’s wife is named Patti.search
6“a proud father of two children”Steve Cwodzinski has two children.search
7“grandfather of two grandchildren”Steve Cwodzinski has two grandchildren.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15