Discussion · House of Representatives
Pete Sessions Republican
“I want to thank Congressman Connolly's family for their service alongside him. Families share in the work and success of public service, and we honor them today.”
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I, too, while directing my comments directly to the young speaker, will say that I, too, recognize not only Congressman Connolly’s family being here, but I equally recognize, as Mr. Walkinshaw does, their contribution of service with their husband and their father and their uncle and those members of the family because service goes beyond just a person. It is extended to the family, who many times is a part of the success that is gleaned from their service, but they are an equal part of it. I, too, recognize, on behalf of myself and my colleagues on this side, the generosity that they extended by being here today and for the service that they will be rewarded with and thanked for today. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.”
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I, too, while directing my comments directly to the young speaker, will say that I, too, recognize not only Congressman Connolly’s family being here, but I equally recognize, as Mr. Walkinshaw does, their contribution of service with their husband and their father and their uncle and those members of the family because service goes beyond just a person. It is extended to the family, who many times is a part of the success that is gleaned from their service, but they are an equal part of it. I, too, recognize, on behalf of myself and my colleagues on this side, the generosity that they extended by being here today and for the service that they will be rewarded with and thanked for today. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.