Barbara Boyd (Ohio politician)

"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."

"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’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."

"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"

"Boyd was a trailblazer for Black and other women and will be sorely missed."

"We love her and are certainly going to miss her, and she taught us a lot"

"What’s really important when you are a House member in the minority is to represent your community through constituent work. She is probably one of the most knowledgeable state reps in the area of health and human services."