Frank Hornstein — The member from Hennepin delivers departing remarks and says he will be brief, tell a story, and do an impersonation.
Tenzin Sangye — Hornstein gives a shout-out to Tenzin Sangye for handling complicated issues this year.
Matt Baumgartner — Hornstein gives a shout-out to Matt Baumgartner for handling complicated issues this year.
Michael Howard — Hornstein addresses Representative Hertel in a reflective story about the role of a state representative, first as part of the story he is telling and then by recalling advice from freshman orientation that a representative’s title signifies a responsibility to represent constituents.
David Dibble — Hornstein warmly acknowledges Senator David Dibble twice in quick succession, first calling him his "work husband" and describing him as a mentor and rock of support, then grouping him with his seatmates and praising him as one of the smartest people in the chamber.
Jamie Long — Hornstein speaks warmly about Jamie Long, saying he is grateful to serve with him, describing him as an incredible leader for the caucus, and noting that Jamie is one of his seatmates and a colleague he enjoys serving with.
Melissa Hortman — Melissa Hortman is discussed in a continuous anecdote: she is praised as Speaker Hortman for stepping in and taking the gavel on a transportation policy committee when the speaker had a family funeral, and the discussion then briefly shifts to a related personal note that she said she liked the speaker’s Bob Dylan impression after the retirement announcement.
Heather Keeler — The speaker credits Representative Heather Keeler with repeatedly reminding them about generational continuity and perseverance, noting that her perspective has helped frame the idea of keeping going through both good and tough times.