"Practically every Democratic politician of substance sought her advice and support and as our representative in the state legislature she was a fierce advocate for her constituents"

"She was often called the conscience of the Indiana State Senate."

"She stood up for civil liberties and women’s rights."

"As a State Senator she tried to remain accessible to the citizens she represented."

"He evidently was an enthusiastic supporter of his wife's career."

"Her voice has been described as a sweet, clear, high soprano, but without the consistently strong magnitude and volume of some of her contemporaries."

"In this venture, she was very successful. There was a time, in fact, when she sold more records than any other singer of her type."

"You serve a purpose greater than just being on the House floor. You are there to educate. You are there to work with your constituents."

"Miss Gates is the equal of the greatest prima donnas this country has produced."

"Often compared to Galli-Curci, the reigning prima donna of opera, she was praised for her flawless agility, purity of intonation, and dazzling style, all demonstrating a lyric charm and sensuous beauty of tone."

"Critics also praised her beauty, her stage presence, and her natural theatrical ability."

"I grew terribly interested and stayed."

"I really can’t get excited about it, Boland told a group of reporters upon her election as Pennsylvania’s first woman Representative. I would rather have Mr. Boland there, of course."

"Throughout her long and distinguished career, she took pride in her family."

"From what I hear, I haven’t missed anything. We are so much in the minority this year that my one vote wouldn’t mean much of anything."

"I do take the Jeffersonian principles very solemnly, and particularly the Jeffersonian idea that if you don’t believe that people have adequate knowledge to make decisions then the remedy is not to take the decision-making away from them, but to inform their discretion."

"We were pretty sure there was market manipulation going on, but you have to be able to prove it."

"Democracy doesn’t work if people can’t trust the system that they use to cast ballots."

"It's time for a real change. We must end government corruption and build a sustainable society."

"I had complete control over what I worked on, It speaks very strongly to the power of just following what your interests are and doing something that interests you. I think that roads into a career path come up that you just wouldn’t see if you had it all mapped out."

"I wasn't going to run at all, I couldn't find anyone else willing to do it."

"I did observe that you almost never had emergencies if you were doing pension law. I concluded that you could actually make a very good living doing pension law, but what you traded it for was being pretty bored most of the time."

"I was going to help her on my own."

"So, you could have a safe 'swimming pool' for the resort project they wanted."

"I come back. The same things are happening."

"Music was a universal experience."

"Selfless, dedicated and an experienced coalition builder, Anita exemplifies the best definition of a community organizer. Her passion for people and the community is unparalleled."

"I thought at the time, I don't want to see this happen on the Big Island."

"Paula has a proven track record of driving organizational growth and fostering partnerships to support important global initiatives."

"As Chair and CEO of Mothers Against Prescription Drug Abuse, I am happy to lend my voice to the important work underway."

"What I treasure the most about being a UNA member is its intergenerational engagement, the chance to interact and learn from likeminded individuals, the opportunities for leadership development as well as mentor and being mentored."

"I am deeply honoured and grateful to have been considered for this award. I have been blown away by the wonderful comments I have received since it was announced. I will continue to strive for excellence and contribute towards the industry’s growth and success."

"Taking a strategic and results-oriented approach, Councilmember Bonds conducts rigorous oversights of the committees under her purview and has helped to direct hundreds of millions of dollars in funding to critical public programs and services that benefit residents of all socio-economic backgrounds."

"I was fortunate to have had access to quality education and opportunities while growing up in Latin America. At an early age, I benefited from living abroad and learning from other cultures. This made me value the important work of the UN in promoting access to quality education for all, particularly for women and girls, and the incredible impact that investment has over time in strengthening communities and lifting them up from poverty."

"Lindy went through life with a special blend of confidence, grace, and an extraordinary capacity to reach out to others. Her charming Southern accent and wide dimpled smile greeted everyone with genuine warmth and kindness. Her striking blue eyes focused intently on the person at hand, never straying in search of more important company. Each conversation inevitably revealed her lively but gentle wit."

"Councilmember Bonds is also deeply concerned about shielding senior citizens from physical and financial abuse and neglect and ensuring that they have the resources needed to age in place."

"Anita believes in the promise of every student to learn, grow, and succeed in an increasingly competitive job market and she truly understands that a quality education is the best way to combat the social pressures that many of our students encounter."

"Lindy lived her faith and was guided by this faith in her family, life in Congress and all her political life,"

"She was a strong and loud and constant voice for life, calling on the equality of women in the workplace and in the community"

"Paula Boland is a seasoned professional with a strong background in non-profit management and international relations."

"Her entire life fits into the notion ... of serving others in the image of God."

"Calling her a humble leader and a faithful friend, the archbishop said Boggs believed in the darkest moments in life, God loved her and led her. She placed her life in the hands of a loving God."

"Mrs. Bolton was equally persistent in seeking solutions for those she tried to aid as a member of Congress."

"She really knew the district better than he did. She knew the growth in the district and the neighborhoods in the district and all that because, by then, he had gone into the leadership and was focusing a lot of his energies on the leadership."

"She was so suave and capable that she could get anybody to do anything simply by being so nice. You knew that she would come back and do as much or more for you sometime."

"She served and did it in a way that dignified every human being that she ever had in her life. There is a lesson there for me and for all of us in how we can remember Lindy and conduct ourselves … in our private and public affairs."

"She’s the only widow I know who is really qualified—damn qualified—to take over."

"Becoming the organization’s chief executive was not something that I had planned or envisioned as I thought I would go back to practicing environmental law. However, the opportunity came my way and I benefited greatly (and still do!) from the advice and mentoring of long-time leaders"

"a strong and loud and constant voice for life."

"The one clear message that came out of all the remembrances of Lindy was not just what she did but how she did it. This was a righteous woman. She was tough. She was smart. She was shrewd. She was persistent, but she was also gracious ... loving and kind, and she was patient."