John Curtis: “As a Member of Congress, I would like the very first part of my service to be to introduce my wife of 35 years, Sue…”

“As a Member of Congress, I would like the very first part of my service to be to introduce my wife of 35 years, Sue Curtis. Sue has some political blood in her. You may be interested to know that her great-grandmother was the first woman legislator in the State of Utah. It gets better. She won that office by defeating her husband. Sue and I are pleased to have six beautiful children, who are all here with us this evening. We are grateful for our six children and their spouses. Three of our 5\1/2\ grandchildren are here. My siblings and many good friends are here. I thank them for being here tonight with me. The second thing I would like to do is pause and thank the residents of Utah's Third Congressional District for trusting me and sending me here to be with you. I am honored and humbled. Like your constituents, these good people love America. They have very high expectations of me and of us. I want to repledge my willingness and desire to serve them with all of my heart. I am excited to get to know each and every one of you, and I am looking forward to working with you. My brief introductions to some of you have been so positive. Everyone has been so extremely helpful. Thank you, and I look forward to working with each and every one of you. ____________________”