Political Quotes

“I rise today to thank my constituent, Potter County Commissioner Paul Heimel, for recently testifying before the House Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development. His testimony highlighted how the U.S. Department of Agriculture programs and services are vital to rural America and how USDA Rural Development is uniquely positioned to serve our rural communities. As a county commissioner for 18 years, Paul has prioritized criminal justice reform, arts and culture, community development, rural advocacy, veterans services, and environmental stewardship. Just this year he received the Public Leadership in the Arts Award at the 2025 National Association of Counties' Annual Conference, recognizing his community-driven approach to addressing rural population decline through strategic arts and culture investment. The national award, presented by NACo and Americans for the Arts, celebrates county-elected officials who utilize the creative economy for community development. Mr. Speaker, I thank Commissioner Heimel for his dedication to Potter County and rural America.”