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Today, Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah) delivered a speech on the House Floor, paying tribute to Frances J. Monson. Sister Monson, wife of Thomas S. Monson, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, passed away last week at the age of 85.

“On a very personal note, President and Mrs. Monson have always been a source of inspiration to me and my family,” Stewart said. “I want to thank them for their great example of Godly love, which has served as a model for more than fourteen million Mormons around the world. She will be greatly missed, but her devotion to her faith has touched so many, it will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression upon the world.”

A video of the speech can be found HERE.

Below are Rep. Stewart’s full remarks:

“Like all Americans, my thoughts and prayers are extended to the people of Oklahoma this day. I also rise to pay tribute to a modern-day heroine, Ms. Frances J. Monson, who passed away last week. Frances, the wife of Thomas S. Monson, President of the Church Jesus of Christ of Latter-Day Saints, led a life full of service, love and dedication to her family, her friends and her faith.”

“Her daughter Ann has remarked of Ms. Monson, “Instead of looking for the recognition of the world, she has always received her recognition of worth from such things as a happy smile of a son or the outstretched hand of a grandchild.”

“In 1998 she was the recipient of the Continuum of Caring Humanitarian Award by the Friends of St. Joseph Villa. But she never asked for a lot of attention, instead she turned to serve others with a compassionate and caring attitude. Her life was a shining example of one filled with faith, hope and charity.”

“On a very personal note, President and Mrs. Monson have always been a source of inspiration to me and my family. I want to thank them for their great example of Godly love, which has served as a model for more than fourteen million Mormons around the world. She will be greatly missed, but her devotion to her faith has touched so many, it will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression upon the world.”