Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Frank Schiefelbein, Jr. Frank passed away earlier this week at the age of 89. Frank, or ``Big Frank,'' as so many of us knew him, is survived by his wife, Frosty. Over the course of their nearly 70-year marriage, they were blessed with 9 children, 32 grandchildren, and 31 great-grandchildren, with number 32 on the way. Big Frank was a giant in Minnesota agriculture. Following in his father's footsteps as a farmer, Big Frank grew his herd of Angus cattle to the largest in Minnesota and one of the largest in the United States. He was an active member of the Minnesota Cattlemen's Association. Today, his sons carry on that legacy, with seven of them working on the farm and his son Don serving as president of the National Beef Cattlemen's Association. After the tragic loss of their third son, Bill, to an 11-year battle with schizophrenia, Big Frank spent thousands of hours helping those in need, advocating for legislation to address the mental health crisis and ensuring better care for those struggling. Big Frank was known for his big personality. His loss will be felt by all of us who had the privilege to know him. He was a great man who led an incredible life. ____________________”