Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 2017 recipients of the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation Innovation Award. These four recipients received their awards for their ability to incorporate new and inventive ideas into their field. I want to first congratulate Mighty Axe Hops in Foley for receiving the For-Profit Emerging Company Award, which highlights their contributions to the hop industry and their efforts to develop an experimental hop yard. Cybermation of Waite Park received the For-Profit Established Company Award for decades of work in digital healthcare technology for seniors. Cybermation has been innovating since 1996. I also want to recognize the Talahi Community School for receiving the Nonprofit Organization Award for the school's commitment to building Minnesota's premier adaptive playground in St. Cloud. Finally, I want to recognize Jugaad for also receiving a Nonprofit Organization Award for their Jugaad Leadership Program in St. Cloud that trains members of underrepresented communities with the knowledge and skills to produce grassroots change. Again, congratulations to all of this year's award winners. I thank them for their innovation and contribution to our communities. Capital One's Generosity”