"Her contributions to Arizona as a writer, educator, feminist, and legislator created a lasting legacy for future generations of working women. Her dedication to civic and educational organizations left an indelible mark on the state."

"Mrs. Bolton was deeply interested in education, the field of nursing, changes in the law to better the lot of minorities, and foreign affairs."

"I went with that bill and I stood over every man in that senate and looked him square in the eye when he was ready for his vote, and it was passed at four o’clock in the morning the last day of the session."

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

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

"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."

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

"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."

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

"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."

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

"My whole soul seems to be brought out when I sing."

"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."

"We are part of music and music is part of us. Not all feel and sense this to the highest, yet all are touched by it as we pass this life."

"I’m going to go back in September. That’s what I’m working so hard for. I’m going back in September even if they have to wheel me up. That’s all there is to it. I want to finish with [Speaker] Batchelder. And also because I need my health insurance."

"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."

"Music was a universal experience."

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

"None of us has any rights except those we earn."

"If you do not respond, then we on Capitol Hill will be forced to find some way, because we will have our men cared for."

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

"I grew terribly interested and stayed."

"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."

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

"Always a fighter, she was a 40-year cancer survivor, facing every challenge with determination and dignity."

"Sally was amazing--so amazing that I had no idea how old she was, she was so vibrant and so active and passionate about issues. She gave me and my colleagues great opportunities to get our message out to the people, and she was a valued supporter of our non-profit organization. I can still hear her voice at my wedding two years ago, she was funny and insightful at the same time. I will miss you, Sally, you were an inspiration. My deepest condolences to the family and especially to her wonderful husband..."

"Her contributions to the field of international relations have left a lasting impact on those she has worked with."

"I’ve always preferred the background."

"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."

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

"In all her activities she was following the injunction of her late father to make the world a better place."

"You must give something to someone to be happier, especially when that gift is your own time and strength."

"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"

"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."

"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"

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

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

"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."

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

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

"Her experience in these roles has equipped her with valuable skills in strategic planning, team leadership, and program development."

"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."

"Anything so-labeled had to be brought up delicately with her male colleagues, you have to make them think it's their idea. I call it playing wife."

"Betty was always thinking of other people. There's an admonition in the Bible: 'Love God and love your neighbor.' Betty did a good job with both. That guided her in TV and it was why she went into public service. We loved her. She was a wonderful person."

"You have to be careful in the words that you use"