Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an activist, an advocate, a legislator, a trailblazer, and now an ancestor, the Honorable State Representative Gloria Fox. Representative Fox retired as the longest serving woman in the Massachusetts State House, but even before making electoral history, she had already cemented her reputation as one of the fiercest advocates in the city of Boston, and that activism was born from an uncompromising love of community, the pursuit of justice, and her constant presence in her district, from community meetings, to ribbon cuttings, to Sunday brunch after services. Whenever she was greeted with a, ``Good to see you, Rep,'' she would exclaim, ``Good to be seen.'' She was a truth teller, a justice seeker inspiring order. Although, no one wanted to follow her on the microphone in a speaking program, we would follow her anywhere. As I reflect on the incredible legacy of Representative Gloria Fox, I keep returning to her ability to make every constituent feel seen-- actually, anyone who ever met her felt seen because her impact far exceeded the geographical bounds of her district. She had an ability to make everyone feel seen and to see greatness in everyone. From our foster youth to our elders, to people living with HIV/AIDS, to those that are incarcerated, she made everyone feel seen and centered in her policies and in the budgetary investments that she fought for. May she rest in power. I thank Gloria Fox for making us all feel seen.…”