Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 31-year career of my friend, Captain Charles ``Chip'' Lemon, and congratulate him on his well-deserved retirement from the Minnesota State Patrol. Chip, a native of Duluth, Minnesota, was inspired to pursue a career in law enforcement after seeing the positive impact that his uncles and older brother had in their respective careers. Chip knew that he wanted to serve a bigger purpose than self, which is why he joined the Minnesota State Patrol in 1994. During his 31 years on the job, Chip served in many leadership roles and retired proudly as a captain. While working for the State patrol, Chip often came to the aid of folks involved in car crashes, and he often felt the significance of helping people who were experiencing their worst day. As a fellow law enforcement officer, I know that our law enforcement communities have been under attack in recent years, but Chip never wavered under pressure. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to call Chip Lemon my friend, and the State of Minnesota thanks him for his decades of service. I wish him a happy retirement spent with his lovely wife, Rhonda, and their five children. ____________________”