"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."

"a very top woman: aggressive, intelligent and honorable."

"She was the anchorwoman of the council and much respected in the city. When she said something, she meant it, and knew what she was talking about."

"She has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that she is a principle-centered leader for all times."

"There is no reason why a woman’s administration shouldn’t be as efficient as a man’s!"

"She has carved out business opportunities both the public and private sectors as a qualified economic disadvantaged minority women owned business enterprise."

"Yes, gentleman, but there are DUNGEONS in some of those castles!"

"She has taken homeless families into her home. She has assisted in finding homes for the homeless. She has dedicated her entire career to helping provide personal and academic excellence for children"

"Gerta Bendl was a force of nature."

"Bellamy's work in the little Guatemalan village would have a profound impact on the budding activist by giving her first–hand experience of global efforts to help children in developing countries lead healthier, better lives."

"She is passionate about her work and is driven to the point that she prefers not to take vacations."

"She built an extensive network of personal and professional influential contacts across the United States."

"The lecture/event went very well. Students faculty and guests really enjoyed her talk and she challenged each of us to think differently about the world."

"She has been a civil rights activist all her life advocating for unions, workers’ rights and teachers and helping to desegregate schools. Fostering an inclusive environment for all who she encounters."

"Her distinctive business strategy and expertise has made Celina Inc. successful in responding to customer service issues, problems and technical questions in an outstanding customer service delivery system."

"Carol Bellamy currently devotes her time on global education and protecting the rights of women and children around the world."

"I cannot think of a more deserving person for this honor."

"Maxine epitomizes service as indicated by the many years that she represented our community in the Idaho State Legislature. We are fortunate to have such a wonderful person residing in our community. I am blessed to call her a friend and mentor. Thank you Maxine!"

"Her life has been dedicated to improving the lives of Idahoans through the power of education. Her life has been, and continues to be, a life of service."

"Her remarkable 30-year tenure in the Idaho legislature brought about great progress for the Magic Valley and strengthened our state. I’m pleased to see the Senate approve the naming of the Representative Maxine Bell Post Office in Jerome, where her legacy will inspire generations of Idahoans."

"Representative Bell’s wisdom and guidance leading JFAC has had a profound and lasting impact on the fiscal responsibility of the state of Idaho. Her prudence extends far past her work in the legislature, making her an esteemed leader in Jerome and beyond."

"I don't think do–gooder organizations need to be any less well run than the private sector. Whether people agree or disagree, that at least they feel there is an element of fairness is very important."

"Representative Maxine Bell dedicated her life to serving her community and the people of Idaho."

"Another insight into the motivation Bellamy feels to help people came from her mother. Bellamy told ABC News in 2004 that her mother believed, If you just cut down in the skin in a human being, just a little bit, no matter who they are, they all look the same."

"Caro was just great, and we were all passionate about her experience and really moved by her speech."

"I was ready to leave for the Senate right then. I just thought, not even the women can stick together in here."

"Timber was king here, not queen. She was fearless."

"Every time a woman takes that step out and has the courage and fearlessness and commitment to lead, especially when she is the very first … she opens the new door, the new opportunity, for every woman."

"I really didn’t like being in the House. It’s really difficult to get anything done. He’s just so good looking."

"It was a really good childhood, It was typical of the ‘30s in Alabama. Nobody locked their doors … If you did anything bad, misbehaved, your mama got a call, no matter where you were."

"It was called the Lawless Pool. “Because Mr. Lawless ran it. I always thought that was a funny name."

"She also listened to her employees — and worked hard to bring in new voices."

"I’ll tell you what, I married when I was 19, and after a while I had two children. We married way too young, didn’t know what we were doing, and very quickly decided we would get a divorce."

"Judge Becker’s many written decisions establish her as a fair and balanced judge, one who knows how to look at a case from all sides and resolve it with the quiet voice of legal reasoning."

"Her colleagues consistently choose her for leadership positions in recognition of her common sense and hard work."

"The problem is, sometimes you get too interested."

"Mary was deeply committed to the Ukrainian-American community."

"In Belcher, he saw a leader who thrived in the job — and pushed others to, from diverse backgrounds."

"Mary Beck was often called ‘the Lady of Many Firsts.’"

"But most significant and rewarding was her participation on behalf of various ethnic groups. In the Ukrainian community, to which she was linked by her Ukrainian parentage, she was dubbed a ‘freedom fighter’ for her ceaseless efforts to reveal the plight of Ukraine and other nations that struggled to free themselves from the subjugation of the Soviet Union."

"I always kind of thought I’d just work at the sawmill. But life, as it often does, had other plans."

"Probably that I tried to make a difference in people's lives. That's what I came down here to do."

"My husband died at 60. He enjoyed his life. Now it's time for me to enjoy whatever time I have left."

"She was open about her own struggles with alcoholism in her efforts to raise awareness and understanding about substance abuse."

"Growing up in a home where civil rights were a common topic of conversation, Beatty was further inspired to get involved in politics when she watched Jesse Jackson speak at the 1984 Democratic National Convention (Barone & McCutcheon)."

"At Carthage High School, where she graduated in 1882, she was said to be the most outspoken, most aggressive and most commanding person in her class."

"Her father was the operator of a Carthage furniture factory with a better than average income. Thus, Annie was accustomed to the good life, a gracious home and the admiration of her fellow students."

"She supported GLBT equality, crime victims' rights, adoptee rights, substance abuse prevention, sexual harassment awareness, insurance reform, and women's rights."

"I remembered as a teenager in the 1960s having to use a different drinking fountain and swimming in segregated pools, and that throughout her life, she had participated in many civil rights demonstrations."

"History, though, does not simply reside in museum buildings full of objects and artifacts. It is not simply the tenant of attics, basements and garages. History is all around us."