Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise today in support of H.R. 4425 which designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2-116th Street in North Troy, New York, as the Martin G. ``Marty'' Mahar Post Office. Martin G. ``Marty'' Mahar was born and resided in Troy, New York, prior to World War II. After war was declared, he enlisted in the Marine Corps, where he served as a paratrooper in the Asiatic-Pacific theater. During his military service, he earned four Battle Stars, a Presidential Unit Citation, and a Purple Heart in recognition of the severe injuries that he sustained while fighting in Iwo Jima. After returning home to Troy from the war, Mr. Mahar worked for the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier for nearly 30 years and always stayed active within veterans organizations. His leadership and dedication led him to become a national service officer and a life member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, where he served as the organization's State legislative director. For his commitment to serving his country, he was also inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame in its inaugural class. Apart from his time spent with veterans organizations, he had a desire to give back to his community of Troy. He was a driving force behind starting the Troy Patriots Pop Warner Football League, the Uncle Sam Parade Committee and the Troy Flag Day Parade.…”