Political Quotes

“the eclipse was a momentous occasion for Vermont, bringing more than 160,000 people to our State. I am especially thankful to our emergency personnel, law enforcement, and small business owners who handled the busy weekend with grace. Everyone viewing ``totality'' in the Green Mountain State, whether they were locals or visiting for the first time, experienced something that was pretty special: the beauty of our State. Steven Pappas, publisher and executive editor of the Times Argus and Rutland Herald, summarized the celestial spectacle in his editorial titled ``Overshadowed'' and published April 9. I ask unanimous consent that it be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: [From the Times Argus/Rutland Herald] Overshadowed (By Steven Pappas) It lived up to the hype. While there are those individuals who went out of their way to voice certain disappointment, the vast majority of Vermonters and humanity who witnessed Monday's total solar eclipse seem to agree the rare astronomical union was worth waiting for. It took patience for it to arrive, but the few minutes of the totality in Vermont drew gasps and cheers heard in crowds. There were many hugs, and more than a few tears of joy. It had a profound effect. On Tuesday, eyewitnesses were overjoyed to share their photos and stories about the eclipse.…”