Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of my dear friend, Andrew Groseta. Today, Andrew needs our prayers, and I ask the Lord's healing hands land upon him. Andrew Groseta is a third-generation rancher from Cottonwood, Arizona. He and his family have been ranching in the Verde Valley along the Verde River in Arizona since 1922. Ranching and raising beef are more than just a business. It is a way of life for Andrew. He is a member of the Arizona 4-H Hall of Fame and a past Arizonan Agriculturist of the Year. As the former president of the Arizona Cattle Growers' Association and the past president of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Andrew Groseta has been the voice and brains of the cattle industry for decades. Andrew has dedicated his entire life, time, and energy to mentoring young people interested in the field of agriculture while simultaneously leading the effort to ensure Arizona's cattle industry thrives in the face of many challenges. He has always been a great steward and emphasized the importance of being a good steward of our land. Over the years, if I ever had a question about water conservation, forest and land management, food safety, or anything related to ranching, Andrew Groseta was the first person I would seek to call for advice. It is often said the best people in the world are in the cattle business, but none are better than Andrew Groseta. I am very proud and blessed to know Andrew and Mary Beth, his wife, and to call them my friends. Mr.…”