The statement is FALSE because it contains a grammatical and logical error: it says Gary Peters "both said they are grateful," which implies multiple people or contradictory phrasing. For a single person (Gary Peters), it should be singular ("he said he is"), not "both" with "they." This makes the statement as written factually incorrect.

No credible record shows Senator Gary Peters making a statement on May 1, 2026 expressing gratitude for a designation; the phrasing is also grammatically incoherent, suggesting the claim is unfounded.

The statement is grammatically incorrect and unclear, using 'both' and 'they' when referring to a single person (Gary Peters). Additionally, it refers to a future date (2026-05-01) and doesn't specify what 'the designation' refers to, making it unverifiable.