Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the tenure of my longtime scheduler, director of operations, and policy adviser, Ruth Ward. After 6 extraordinary years on Capitol Hill, Ruth is leaving public service for a new opportunity, and she is also adding a second baby to the family in the process. My wife, Kelly, and I have known Ruth for many years and have admired her work and exceptional talents long before she joined our team after my election to Congress in 2016. Ruth has been more than a consummate professional and office coordinator. She has brought faithful perspective and wise counsel. She has mentored countless young staffers, and she has opened her home to those who are away from family during the holidays. Ruth has been like family to all of us. Everybody on Team Johnson will miss her presence terribly. Madam Speaker, we thank her for her invaluable contributions to the people of our home State of Louisiana and ensure her that she and Richard and their young family will remain in our prayers as they pursue the next steps in their journey. We are grateful, Ruth. Thank you for a job well done. ____________________”