Rudyard Kipling defined elegance accordingly, “Class can walk with kings and keep its virtue and talk with crowds and keep the common touch.” The American Heritage Dictionary defines, “epitome” as “…perfect example,” and for those that know or who have even had a chance encounter with my beautiful wife, Pheli Roberts, know ever so well that she is the epitome of Kipling’s definition. A trusted equal in every sense, I think of Pheli when I hear it said, “Ginger Rogers did everything that Fred Astair did — but she did it backwards and in high heels.”

Because any triumphant endeavor usually has its genesis built upon a successful partnership, I want to take a moment in this entry to introduce a woman and a partner whose influence touches every facet of my life.  As your next Congressman, I will not only bring my principled leadership, values, and tireless work ethic to Washington, but perhaps more importantly, the district will reap the benefit of the gentle influence of my beautiful and talented wife.  Pheli is indeed the rare find who offers selflessness in her relationship with me and unconditional love for those whose life she touches.

Typically satisfied with serving her community with quiet grace, Pheli understands the importance that this election holds to the future of our district and our country.  Therefore, while naturally inclined to work quietly in the shadows, Pheli is looking forward to an ever increasing voice in our movement.

Many of you already know and love her through her service to our community as your friendly neighborhood pharmacist.  She is dedicated to her patients and serves them with warmth and grace.  The same tender hand that dispenses medications to those in need is part of the same body that honors others by her resilient leadership and steadfast assistance through her acts of service to our 3rd District community.  Pheli is a woman who is equally graceful in the confines of the affluent and modest enough to serve the least amongst our community.  It is a humbling experience for me to try to list all of the various talents that God has blessed Pheli with — not only is she the consummate professional but she is also a loving wife, nurturing mother of four, talented vocalist, gifted painter, and anyone who knows Pheli knows all too well that you will never go hungry in her presence.  She approaches each challenge in her life with zeal, enthusiasm, and humor — and as a working, professional mother of four children five and under, she knows all too well the normal commotion of everyday life.

In paraphrasing the notion that, “A faithful companion on a long journey is as good as a fine carriage,” the residents of our beloved 3rd Congressional District and beyond are going to “enjoy the ride” in getting to know my wife — my partner in every sense of my life, Pheli Roberts.