"She was a pioneer who gave of herself without reservation, devoting her life to improving the lives of others, especially those with the greatest needs. In doing so, she raised the bar for public service in Orange County and beyond."

"She had many firsts, even though the Dodgers deserted Brooklyn. My mother empowered me to have an interesting and fun career. She has empowered our whole family and many people who knew her."

"made a difference for the citizens of California that will not soon be forgotten."

"There was never a problem that she didn’t think could be solved with people sitting down and talking it through. And that’s a throwback to a day that isn’t prevalent anymore."

"Throughout California, Bergeson was known as a trailblazer for female politicians, initiating a wave of women successfully running for public office."

"It was a lot of hard work, And I knew I wasn’t going to win. There are two kinds of power: money power and people power. If you don’t have the money, you can still win with people."

"I want change for my grandchildren."

"Thank you for everything, Mom . . . love you forever."

"Carol Berman was a hardworking public official who continued to benefit the community long after her service as a senator."

"My mother lived a wonderful life. On hundred years is a lot to cover."

"It came down to wanting somebody that would truly be a partner who I could work with. I knew she was a very effective campaigner. She was also somebody who believed we could win."

"She could be forceful and passionate on issues of special concern to her."

"Lucille Berrien is definitely one of Milwaukee’s unsung heros. She gives of herself tirelessly to the downtrodden, the voiceless and the hopeless. It is such a pleasure to have her serve on the board of directors at Village of Hope."

"We all started on local community councils and committees and worked our ways up, and so did Marian. That was her legacy for us – that you start there and achieve your goals all the way to Congress."

"An inspiration because she came from grass roots, which is where a lot of the women politicians from Orange County come from."

"Children are our joy, our hope, our promise, our assurance of a better tomorrow. Tomorrow, society will reflect how we treat children today."

"Things are going so backwards in Milwaukee, makes you wish for those days to come back."

"I’m never afraid to walk the streets of Milwaukee."

"She also was really influential in not pulling up the ladder once she achieved what she did but instead reaching down and helping other women get elected."

"Connie lived an unbelievable, full life and was successful at everything she did. She was a thoughtful, kind, generous person who just happened to make a lot of history in a rather remarkable career."

"You feel like you’ve left your footprint and that you’ve made some difference in people’s lives, being helpful. … Sometimes you just have to believe that you can do it."

"I try to enact Lucille’s philosophy – her belief that taking care of others is an essential part of being human and that we can best take care of others when we have a decent public support system to do so. Her life experience is deep and that depth is incredibly informative and beautiful."

"Carol Berman’s longevity and unwavering spirit continued to inspire those who knew her. She was a resilient advocate and public servant whose legacy will be remembered by the people she served."

"She was a great supporter when we started the child-abuse laws."

"Women have to be willing to work and produce, and not just expect favors because they are women."

"Congresswoman Bentley worked with tenacity, energy, and passion on behalf of her constituents, making her a rare breed in politics and a role model to public servants across Maryland."

"Bentley enjoyed wide name recognition from her work as a journalist and her time on the Federal Maritime Commission."

"She was renowned as a journalist and politician, paving the way for women in journalism, advocating for the maritime community, and fighting for the people."

"I am a woman who worked in men’s fields for a long time. I insisted on working on the city side of the paper and not the women’s pages. I did it all on my own. Women have to be willing to work and produce and not just expect favors because they are women."

"There has been no one, who has championed the vital role the Port plays in both the global economy and our everyday lives more than Helen."

"I’m tired of employing foreigners all the time in foreign countries and helping them out, who plied her district in an American-made station wagon with the license plate, I want to help out Americans."

"Dorothy Pelote's Christian walk was, no doubt, enhanced by the motto by which she lived-- It is Impossible to Serve God Without Service To Your Fellow Man."

"Jane was the leader, and she fit the role perfectly."

"She struck a tone between a concerned mother and resident, and an intelligent person who could accomplish what we needed to accomplish."

"People still said, Oh I wish I could vote for her again."

"She threw herself heart and soul into it. She saw a lot of change - it was a fascinating 20 years."

"Jane was a pioneer for women years ahead of everyone else."

"This is a sad loss for Martha’s family, her friends and those she served with in public office. Her years of service reflected a commitment to improving the lives of others, including on the local school board, town council, as a Freeholder and in the Legislature. Her work to preserve natural resources and to spur economic growth will have a lasting impact. I extend my heartfelt condolences to Martha’s family and loved ones."

"She was very supportive of things she felt strongly about"

"Martha led the charge and she convinced us. Hindsight is best, and she was right. Smithville is one of the jewels of the county and thousands of people now enjoy it because of her efforts."

"She was a flat-out good person and a lot of fun to work with, and people are going to benefit from the fruits of her labor for years to come."

"Martha was a devoted public servant who made a positive impact on all levels of government and people across the state. Her various service efforts gave children and teens a second chance, improved our environment, enhanced agricultural efforts and promoted economic growth. She will be sorely missed."

"Our state has lost a dedicated public official whose service spanned four decades"

"Is most widely recognized in Guam history for her stand on issues affecting the family."

"She left a legacy of service and accomplishments underscored by her great commitment to her faith."

"Known as the “Mother of Historic Preservation,”"

"With the job of leading the City and County of Honolulu, came the responsibility of making difficult decisions that wouldn’t please everyone. All decisions whether in transportation, tourism, land, or business & industry, would have long term fiscal impacts that ultimately filtered down to the ‘ohana and ʻāina of O‘ahu. Eileen Anderson took this responsibility very seriously. We are proud of her accomplishments and the legacy she leaves behind."

"She was always a great, wonderful, loving aunt."

"She was an older sister by 12 years to my father Jim. We were always close, and she always loved her state and country and always cared a lot about what was going on."