Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and remember Leona Martens of Greeley, Colorado. Leona faithfully served the community of Weld County for 22 years as the executive director of the Weld County Food Bank. While Leona lost her battle against cancer, her legacy and influence will continue the fight against hunger for generations to come. Under Leona's leadership, the Weld Food Bank grew its annual distribution from 40,000 to 8 million pounds of food. She expanded their operating facilities to 35,000 square feet, where they serve more than 10,000 residents each month. The tremendous leadership, dedication, and passion she held for the citizens of Weld County is unrivaled, and the county has truly reaped the benefit of her work. I had the opportunity to tour the food bank--part of it is named after her and in her memory--this past December and fully agree with her colleagues and friends who described Leona as ``an amazing leader with tremendous vision,'' a ``tireless worker,'' and ``true friend.'' Thanks to Leona's passion and tireless effort, Weld County citizens are ensured continued service and dedication. It is my honor to stand here today to remember and recognize Leona Martens for her incredible vision, hard work, and passion to improve the lives of the citizens of Greeley, Colorado. ____________________”