Political Quotes

“On the 16th of this month, my friend and sometime counselor, Paul F. Eaton, Sr., of Walton, NY, will celebrate his 87th birthday. This is, of course, a happy occasion for Paul, his family and many friends, in our upstate Delaware County. Both Paul Eaton and I came to reside in the foothills of the Catskills as adults. Paul came to practice law in the early 1930's. And Liz and I bought our farm in the early 1960's. And we have all stayed. The beauty of the place and the welcoming nature of its people have kept us there. Paul made Walton his home; he was elected village police justice and later mayor; served in the Office of Price Administration during World War II; has spent over a half century as trustee of St. John the Baptist Church; married Frances Kellogg, raised a family; remained a loyal Democrat; played golf; and practiced law. And if I may say, Madam President, he has practiced law, and continues to practice law, in a manner that brings nothing but honor to that profession. Paul Eaton is a general practitioner. He draws wills, handles real estate closings, tries cases, and counsels his clients. His reputation as a skillful lawyer is matched only by his reputation for honesty and integrity. He is still at it. For while we will celebrate his birthday on the 16th, he will be in his law office on the 17th. This is as it should be. We wish him well. Happy birthday Paul.”