Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Senator George Alvin McManus, Jr., who served the great State of Michigan in many capacities throughout his long and well-lived life. Born on the Murray Farm of Old Mission Peninsula, George was very familiar with hard work and the Michigan way of life. A devout man of God, George proved to have a humble servant's heart as well as a vibrant sense of humor. I am sure it was those qualities that sustained his incredible 70-year marriage to his wife, Clara. Though George boasted many accolades in his lifetime, perhaps his most important achievements were his 9 children, 23 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. In 1990, George was elected to the Michigan State Senate, where he served until 2002. George was a wealth of advice, especially when it came to agriculture. He was an instrumental voice in northern Michigan and our entire State. George McManus was an important part of the fabric of his community and will be dearly missed. May God bless George's family and his loved ones in their time of grief. ____________________”