Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor my late father, Donald N. Lorenz. My dad was such a positive influence in my life. He worked hard, was honest, and helped other people. My dad left early every morning to go to work. He worked hard. He really cared about his work, was loyal to the Kohler Company, where he worked, and really cared about the men who worked under his leadership. My dad was a skilled woodworker. He not only carved the patterns for engines and plumbing fixtures but also carved the intricate design for the entry sign into the Kohler Company itself. He made and carved furniture that our family still uses today and built buildings and things almost to the day he died. My husband still uses the woodworking skills he learned from my dad. My dad passed away in 2006. It was before I ran for the Arizona House of Representatives in 2008, and it was before I was sworn into Congress in 2018. I wish my dad was alive, not only because I love him but because I wish he would have seen what I have accomplished. I know that he and my mom gave me the skills I needed to accomplish what I did. I thank my dad for being a great father to me and for being a great grandfather to my kids. I love him and always will. Honoring Roger F. Lorenz”