Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and celebrate the lives of Richard John McDermott II and Annamarie Christine McDermott, valued and beloved members of the Oswego County community who were tragically killed in a car accident last year, on June 10, 2023. Nearly 1 year later, our community still feels the gaping hole created by the sudden loss of these two wonderful people. Rick and Annamarie left an enduring legacy and profound impact on their three children and their grandchildren, family, friends, and community, and also on me. I was fortunate enough to know Rick and to actually become friends with him over the past 20 years. He was a bright, engaging, and passionate advocate, particularly for the Second Amendment, and also an avid sportsman and conservationist. Rick believed in preserving the natural resources we are blessed to have in New York State, especially in the beautiful region of upstate New York, where he resided for most of his life. Rick McDermott worked at Novelis for over 23 years as an electrical engineer and retired in April 2023, just a few months before his life was tragically taken from him. As an avid outdoorsman, Rick devoted countless hours to local gun clubs and conservation groups. He was a tireless advocate and trusted resource for hunting rights and Second Amendment rights across New York State.…”