Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Marylou Whitney, the ``Queen of Saratoga,'' who, sadly, passed away on July 19 at the age of 93. Marylou embodied the spirit of a revitalized Saratoga. She was graceful, classic, sparkling, full of joy, and truly one of a kind. Most of all, she loved her community and gave so much of herself to it. She had a passion for horse racing and was a fixture of the Saratoga Race Course. She hosted a yearly racing season ball for many decades, where proceeds benefited track workers and local organizations like Saratoga Hospital. She was active and involved in philanthropy until her last months. Her generosity, energy, and compassion were unmatched. She was the founder of the Saratoga Performing Arts Center and the National Museum of Dance. Marylou often called Saratoga one of her favorite homes, and those of us in the community are unsurprised by this. It is a community like no other, and Marylou made it better for all of us. Her deep commitment will leave a mark on Saratoga for generations to come. I want to express my sincere condolences to Marylou's husband, John Hendrickson, and her entire family. I consider it an honor to have known Marylou Whitney and an honor to speak her memory into the Congressional Record. She will be missed. Honoring Adirondack's Randy Preston”