Political Quotes

“Mr. President, today we remember the life of Bernard ``Bernie'' Shaw, who passed away earlier this year at the age of 88. As a lifelong resident of Maine, a wonderful husband and father to three, and a champion for agriculture, future generations will continue to remember Bernie by the lasting impact he has left on the State. Originally from Limestone, Bernie attend the Limestone schools and later the University of Maine. It was after this that he met his beloved wife, Norma. In over 65 years of marriage, Bernie and Norma raised three children--Steve, Susan, and Sara--all while running a successful family farm and giving back to their community in numerous ways. Bernie first began farming with Norma's father, Herman Ward, and eventually took over the family business, before moving to Augusta in 1987. From 1988 to 1994, Bernie served the State of Maine as the commissioner of agriculture. Over the years, he served on local, State, and national level agriculture committees, drawing from his own experience as a former Aroostook County potato farmer. Only a few out of the many groups he championed for, Bernie devoted his time to the Maine Potato Council, the Maine Potato Board, the Agricultural Bargaining Council, and the Land For Maine's Future Board. After retiring, Bernie devoted much of his time to volunteering at the Augusta Food Bank, and the Windsor Fair.…”