[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 17627]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      WELCOMING THE HONORABLE MARLIN A. STUTZMAN TO THE HOUSE OF 
                            REPRESENTATIVES

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from Indiana is 
recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
  As dean of the Indiana delegation on our side, it is my honor and 
privilege to introduce our newest Member, Marlin Stutzman. Marlin is a 
fourth-generation farmer who grew up on a farm in Howe, Indiana. He is 
the oldest of four children, all of whom worked on the family farm from 
a very young age. Marlin and his father operate Stutzman Farms, and 
he's also owner of Stutzman Farms Trucking. Marlin and his wife, 
Christy, who my wife tells me has a beautiful voice--she said you sang 
the ``Star-Spangled Banner'' today and it was fantastic, so we're going 
to have to use her talents down the road.
  Marlin and his wife, Christy, have two children, sons Payton--named 
after Walter Payton, the great football player--and Preston.
  They're very active in the Community Baptist Church and in foreign 
mission work. Marlin is a member of the NFIB, the NRA, and the 
Northeast Indiana Right to Life as well. Marlin was first elected to 
the Indiana State House of Representatives in 2002, at the age of 26--I 
didn't know there was anybody that young--becoming the youngest member 
of the Indiana legislature. While serving in the Indiana House, Marlin 
fought for lower taxes, less regulation, and balanced budgets. He 
consistently received 90 percent ratings or above from the Chamber of 
Commerce and other small business associations. In 2008, he won the 
Small Business Champion Award from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. In 
2008, Marlin won a seat in the Indiana State Senate.
  As dean of the Indiana delegation on the Republican side, it is my 
distinct honor and privilege to introduce to the House of 
Representatives Mr. Stutzman, but first I would like to yield to the 
senior Member from Indiana on the Democrat side, Mr. Visclosky.
  Mr. VISCLOSKY. I appreciate the gentleman for yielding and would 
suggest that Mr. Burton is the dean of the Indiana delegation, and I 
would want to show him that respect.
  But, Marlin, I would simply want to add my voice to Mr. Burton's on 
behalf of all of the members of the delegation and all of the Members 
of the House and certainly wish you every success in your endeavor of 
public service and in serving the people we all try to serve to the 
best of our ability. Welcome very strongly to the House of 
Representatives.
  Mr. BURTON of Indiana. It is now my distinct honor to introduce the 
newest Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Representative 
Marlin Stutzman.
  Mr. STUTZMAN. Thank you.
  Madam Speaker, it is just a tremendous honor to stand here before you 
today. It has been very, very humbling, I can say that, your kindness 
to us, the Members that we have met so far. I want to introduce my 
wife, Christy, who's up in the gallery. She has been my most supportive 
person. We have done this together as a team, and I can't say enough 
about her and am so proud of her. My father, Albert, and my mom, Sarah, 
are both along. My brothers, my sisters, and a lot of other friends and 
family.
  But I just want to say thank you. It is such a humbling experience so 
far. I am excited and privileged to serve the people in northeast 
Indiana. We have a wonderful community, and to know that I get to serve 
with the Indiana delegation is such a high honor. Thank you very much. 
I am looking forward to serving you in this upcoming Congress.

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