Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of my dear friend, Ron Pettengill, a pillar of the Rochester community, who passed away on February 28. As head of the local carpenters union in Rochester and Monroe County building trades, Ron defined the Rochester labor movement, dedicating himself and his life's work to improving the lives of working people everywhere. Our community is a better and more equitable place because of his tireless commitment to advocating for social change. Ron's work will continue to open doors for people in our community for generations to come. I am so proud to have been able to call him my friend. I join all of Rochester in mourning his loss and extend my prayers and deepest sympathies to the Pettengill family. ____________________”