Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the incredible life of one Mr. John Paul Spees, Sr., a man whose journey from Gary, Indiana, through Lake Charles, Louisiana, to the great State of Texas left an indelible mark on our community. Born in 1936, he went to be with Jesus on December 1, 2023. Paul was a proud Navy veteran. Paul served 2 years on the USS Randolph. His dedication to our great country was surpassed only by his devotion to his family. {time} 1215 In 1958, he married his beautiful wife, the former Sheila Sarver, and together they were blessed with four children, of which we get the privilege of knowing Kelly and her great husband, Paul; four children; fourteen grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. In addition to God, family, and country, Paul loved skeet shooting-- at the world championship level, I might add--tinkering with cars, and sharing his musical talents on the piano and accordion. Now, we know where Kelly gets it from. Mr. Speaker, though, we mourn his passing, we celebrate a life well- lived with Kelly and Paul and all their family. We commend Paul Spees' legacy of love, laughter, and service. Honoring the Life and Legacy of Robert Moody”