Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Daniel Joseph Benishek, or as he was better known to those of us in Michigan, Dr. Dan. On Saturday, October 15, after a lifetime of service to the First District and the State of Michigan, Dr. Dan passed away. Through his dedication to his patients and constituents, Dr. Dan changed the lives of countless Michiganders and was an indispensable part of our entire community. From his decades of service as a doctor, to his 6 years fighting for the First District in Congress, he embodied servant leadership and was an ally to all our veterans and all who were blessed to call Michigan's First District home. Dr. Dan's passing is a significant loss to our State. Those of us who call Michigan home have each benefited from his life and service and are grateful for the impacts he made. He did make a difference. He loved the outdoors like no one you would believe, and he loved to tell the stories of how his cabin was completely off the grid and that he ate what he caught or hunted. He was a man truly of the Upper Peninsula. We all send our deepest condolences to his dear wife, Judy, and the entire Benishek family and all of Team Benishek. Please join me in a moment of silence to honor the memory of Congressman Dr. Dan Benishek. ____________________”