Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, it is trivia time. What year was it, ``Sanford and Son'' and ``All in the Family'' were the most popular shows on television; the top songs on the radio were ``The Way We Were'' and ``The Loco-Motion;'' the top movie in America that year was ``Blazing Saddles;'' and Gerald Ford was our brand-new President? What year was it? It was 1974, 50 years ago. It was that same year a group of forward-looking and caring citizens in Nassau County, Florida, who met, including George Crady, Elsie Harper, Edgar Lindsay, and Buddy Jacobs fresh out of law school. They met to establish the Nassau County Council on Aging. Today, I rise to honor Nassau County Council on Aging for turning 50 years old and for 50 years of service to Nassau's wise and seasoned residents. I think we can all agree they don't look a day over 29. From its inception, the council has selflessly met the needs of our senior citizens, providing meal delivery, household chores, and transportation needs in its early days. Then it launched its core mission of remaining steadfast to enhance the lives of older adults with compassionate care. Today, they are led by a young and dynamic CEO, Janice Ancrum. Under her leadership, the council has thrived. It has a brand-new headquarters, and it is poised for future greatness.…”