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Statement grade
The average of Signal and Clarity. Average 76 / 100
Signal
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Thanks 45% Claims 55%
Structure · 6 steps
Claims · 7
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Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 52 words I rise today to honor the life of Howard Pierson, a beloved lifelong resident of Nyack, who passed away peacefully at the end of July at the age of 91.1 For decades, Howard was a cherished member of our community, dedicating his life to his faith, family, and inspiring those around him. Thanks Claims · 90 words A graduate of Tappan Zee High School, he earned 13 varsity letters in four sports before playing baseball at Manhattan College and signing with the Philadelphia Phillies.2 After serving in the United States Army, Howard returned home and spent more than three decades educating and mentoring young people in Rockland County.3 4 At Rockland Community College, he taught, coached, and served as athletic director for 15 years.5 His golf teams won 21 conference championships, 6 and in 1980, Howard became the first African American to win the Metropolitan Golf Association’s Amateur Championship.7 Thanks · 18 words My thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Dorothea; his family; and all who knew and loved him. Thanks Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 5 words may he rest in peace. Thanks
Signal · 53
7 of 7 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 Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I rise today to honor the life of Howard Pierson, a beloved lifelong resident of Nyack, who passed away peacefully at the end of July at the age of 91.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “For decades, Howard was a cherished member of our community, dedicating his life to his faith, family,” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “and inspiring those around him.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “My thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Dorothea;” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “his family;” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “and all who knew and loved him.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “may he rest in peace.” 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 · no score
No score: nothing is concluded. Excluded from the average.
Reasoning checks for sound logic and solid support for any conclusion. A low score means the speaker made unsupported leaps or used weak arguments.
Conclusions found · 0
None: nothing is concluded.
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 7 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
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1 “passed away peacefully at the end of July at the age of 91” Howard Pierson, a lifelong resident of Nyack, died at the end of July 2026 at the age of 91. search 2 “earned 13 varsity letters in four sports before playing baseball at Manhattan College and signing with the Philadelphia Phillies” Howard Pierson earned 13 varsity letters in four sports at Tappan Zee High School, played baseball at Manhattan College, and signed with the Philadelphia Phillies. search 3 “After serving in the United States Army, Howard returned home and spent more than three decades educating and mentoring young people in Rockland County.” Howard Pierson served in the United States Army. search 4 “spent more than three decades educating and mentoring young people in Rockland County” Howard Pierson spent more than three decades educating and mentoring young people in Rockland County. search 5 “served as athletic director for 15 years” Howard Pierson served as athletic director at Rockland Community College for 15 years. search 6 “won 21 conference championships” Howard Pierson’s golf teams at Rockland Community College won 21 conference championships. search 7 “in 1980, Howard became the first African American to win the Metropolitan Golf Association’s Amateur Championship” In 1980, Howard Pierson became the first African American to win the Metropolitan Golf Association’s Amateur Championship. search
