Helen Sommers: An Oral History

pg. 92 Helen’s Final Day of Her Legislature Career!
leave, I will then become the longest serving elected
person here! I can’t even tie you, unless I get elected
and then serve four years more. (laughter).
It would be a great honor if you would wish to
make any remarks to defend yourself. (applause)”
Rep . Helen Sommers: “As many of you are aware,
I’m a woman of few words. But on this occasion, I
am virtually speechless! I was invited to come over
because you were discussing a resolution or that
you would be speaking about my career, relationships
and partnerships. So I thought, I’d like to go
over and hear it.
I must say that I am deeply touched – deeply
touched by the things you said, the things you’d
reminded me of, much of the history of the things
we have done together in the past – which I treasure!
And, I just want to say I’m so grateful for this
expression of friendship and working together, that
I barely have the words to tell you just how deeply
I am touched by your support, your friendship and
the working relationship that we have! Thank you!”
Lt. Gov. Brad Owen (Senate President) honors
Rep. Helen Sommers on the floor of the
Senate for a tribute on her 36-year career.