Madam Speaker, the family has always been regarded as the cornerstone of society. Ronald Reagan stated, “Our families nurture, preserve, and pass on to each succeeding generation the values we share and cherish, values that are the foundation for our freedoms.”
The importance of the role of fatherhood should never be diminished. As we celebrate our fathers this Sunday, I want to pay tribute to the three generations of fathers in my family.
To my father Ernie, thank you for being my biggest fan and a tremendous source of guidance and encouragement.
To my father-in-law Henry, thank you for your wisdom and reason.
To Theo, Jeff, Michael and Nic, thank you for your courage and commitment to your families.
Finally, to Milton, thank you for being my rock, best friend and life partner; and for your dedication to our family.
To fathers across the country, your contributions are essential in ensuring that we continue to thrive as a society.
Happy Father's Day.