Political Quotes

“today, the Vermont Chamber of Commerce will recognize the philanthropic contributions of a longtime Vermonter: Antonio Pomerleau. Businessman, community developer, humanitarian all these terms apply to one of Vermont's most celebrated citizens. As I said in a statement to the Senate earlier this month, Marcelle and I are also fortunate to call him family. But Tony's family extends beyond the Pomerleaus. It has come to encompass the State of Vermont, and his generosity has touched the lives of thousands of Vermonters. This weekend, The Burlington Free Press published a story about Tony's legacy. His is a quintessential success story. From stockboy to economic magnet, Tony has become one of Vermont's most prominent businessmen. Along the way, he has donated millions of his own money to help Vermonters recover in the wake of such natural disasters as Tropical Storm Irene, to help renovate and restore mobile home parks for residents, and, notably, to celebrate the contributions and sacrifices of the many members of the Vermont National Guard and their families. Few Vermonters have had such a footprint on Vermont's economic and social landscape. Antonio Pomerleau's contributions make him a Vermonter of the Year in 2012, but his legacy will benefit generations of Vermonters to come. I ask unanimous consent that The Burlington Free Press article, ``Tony Pomerleau: The Art of the Dealmaker,'' be printed in the Record.…”