Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and service of Devonnia Kate Tscheulin of Scottsburg, Indiana. Devonnia passed away on August 15 due to complications while giving birth to her third child. Anyone who knew Devonnia knew she had a heart for service. After graduating from Salem High School, she became a paramedic and went on to serve as deputy director for the Washington County EMS and the deputy chief director of the Scott County EMS in Scottsburg. It is impossible for me, in the time I have here today, to capture just what made Devonnia so special, so admired. She was known for being a comforting presence for many families in their darkest moments. She was a steady hand in times of crisis, saving many lives during her career. Devonnia's life was meaningful, yet tragically too short. It is difficult to imagine women can die during childbirth in the United States today, but they do. It is in her memory that I commit to pursuing legislation to ensure we are doing everything we can to protect the lives of mothers and their babies. That is why I am proud to cosponsor H.R. 3838, the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023. I won't stop fighting for solutions to prevent maternal deaths. Devonnia left behind incredible loved ones like her husband, Michael, also a public servant with the fire department, and three beautiful children, Chase, Katie, and Maverick. We will never forget Devonnia and the example that she was and still is to us all.…”