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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 29, 1982)
Independent Leadership... Quiet Courage Rare Combination excerpts from letters to Mary October 15, 1982 William B. Boyd, Former President University of Oregon President, the Johnson Foundation "I am writing to wish you well in your election race I do that because I care about you. but most particularly because I care about education and the University ol Oregon, both of which have been well served by your thoughttul represents tion m the legislature Your defeat would be a great loss tor the University at a time when it needs victories, needs friends, if quality is to be preserved in the wake of the fiscal losses al ready sustained ." "I endorse your candidacy with enthusiasm and With appreciation tor your excellent represents tion ot the interests ot the University ol Oregon July 2, 1973 Tom McCall Former Governor of Oregon ■ Just a wee squib to observe on the sagacity reflected by the pattern ol your votes this ses sion It we agreed on every one of them, we would be rubber stamping each other — and that would never do for a courageous and independ ent freshman with a promising career off to an admirable start But the votes on which we might have differed were few and had merit on both sides while the majority we saw eye-toeye on represented sound progressive legislation — period I can't think of any new lawmaker here in my 24 years at the Capitol who impressed me so deep ly' Neil Goldsmidt, February 1979 Former Secretary of Transportation, and Past Mayor of Portland "For all you are, and all you do, due respect and gratitude of Portlanders is owed you You've helped to keep Portland "beautiful'' — and there are fellows in this labor who will always remem ber gratefully your work Thank you friend ” March 8, 1982 Marvin J. Friesen, former Pastor Emerald Baptist Church "Thanks so much for giving us reason to believe there are still people in the legislative process who think and act on principles rather than parly lines and how to stay in office by never taking a stand on anything significant' methodologies Thanks for having courage and guts in a situation where the Rs and Ds put on a lousy show of sensitivity by spending a bundle to enlarge the deficit they were supposed to diminish Keep calling them as you see them In the words ot that famous American. 'Damn the Rs and Ds, full speed ahead ' I don’t know why you want to go back to Salem, but there's no doubt they need you and some more like you " March 7, 1982 Robert D. Clark Former President University of Oregon "Cheers to you You acted nobly in a manner that brought credit to your constituents and to the people of Oregon We hope that you continue in the Legislature for many years." August 6, 1981 Derrick A. Bell School of Law University of Oregon "In many ways, the legislative session was a disaster tor legislative government Your perform ance, though, was a great victory for you and for those of us who continue to believe that personal integrity can lead to a better life on earth as well as a guaranteed place in heaven " August 3. 1981 Gary M. Carlson Associated Oregon Industries I leel much better about the future of our stale and its economy now than I did a few months ago A few achievements toward a better busi ness climate were achieved and we avoided a great deal of very damaging legislation." August 27, 1981 L. Frank Setniker, President Oregon Farm Bureau Federation "The 1981 Legislative Session was indeed a dif ficult session with many hard choices to make Because of your dedication and service, agricul lure will continue to be an asset to the economy of our great state." August 19, 1981 Phyllis Luby, General Manager Lane Transit District "Mary, thank you for your support this session. The legislation affecting transit was important to us Especially significant were the direct funding measures I know it was a hard, long, frustrating session for you, but, Mary, were pleased that you were there." March 8, 1982 Russell J. Donnelly Department of Physics University of Oregon prompts me to say what should have been said long ago: Your public service sets a stand ard of wisdom and excellence few will be able to equal. I am most grateful to you " August 6, 1981 James M. Moss Business Manager-Financial Secretary Plumbers Union No. 51 Portland "We are pleased with the bill (to retain the plumbers licensing law) and you can be proud of voting for a most worthwhile piece of legislation which protects the health and safety of the peo pie in Oregon, while at the same time, is self supportive and not an additional burden to the tax payers.” March 16, 1982 R. W. Sims "While I'm frequently at opposite poles with the district you represent. I'm certainly impressed with how you do it. If more legislators would approach the task as you do, the state of Oregon would be in better shape at any time than we are now " March 1982 Amy Rich "I appreciate your efforts to hold down cuts in social spending I can understand the dilemma of balancing the needs of constituents, conscience, and colleagues I hope you continue to vote the way you believe, regardless of pressure Actual ly, I can tell that you will, because I think you are that type of person ” July 31, 1981 Stan Biles General Administrator's Office Lane County "Considering the heated partisan circumstances surrounding today's vote your support re fleets a genuine commitment to Lane County Gov ernment carries with it the most far reaching progressive package of judicial reform in the state's history Your vote is evidence of a com mitment to Judicial quality and efficiency that transcends political affiliations " Thomas D. Norris. PSU, President, August '81 Barry N. Siegel, UR, Vice-President Laurel Maughan, OSU, Secretary-Treasurer Oregon Federation American Association ot University Professors "We are well aware o( the political and economic pressures that were brought to bear on you. and we appreciate your steadfastness in recognizing, and in trying to prevent, the potential descent of higher education in Oregon to mediocrity ’’ September 10, 1981 F. Gordon Cottrell Presiding Circuit Judge Circuit Court of Oregon, Eugene "I want to personally thank you for all you did tor us in this last session ot the legislature, not only for Lane County but for the judicial branch as a whole I much appreciate your stamping out the time in your busy schedule to see us whenever wo re quested audience " August 12. 1981 F. L. Figg Governmental Affairs Manager — Oregon General Telephone Company of the Northwest. Inc. "Whichever the case, there were occasions when our position, in support or opposition, need ed to be communicated to you As busy as your schedule was, you found the time to permit me to express our opinions " August 11, 1981 Forrest N. Rieke, Member Board of Education Portland Public Schools "Your support ol quality education in Oregon is deeply appreciated by many, but I want you to know that my mother would have been proud ol you. my lather would have been proud ot you. and I am proud ot you — and I thank you You ace a special lady I know that long session was a killer Greetings to all — and again, thanks for the Statespersonship " June 1982 Pam Brown presenting the Mary Relke Award Oregon Women's Political Caucus As a lobbyist last session I had many opportu nities to observe Rep Mary McCauley Burrows in committees and involved in debates on the Floor of the House Something that becomes rapidly apparent to the political observer is that Mary is onormoualy respected by her peers and therefore is a very effective legislator I have seen her grow frustrated with the debate that was occurring on bills In the House - lot down notes and rise to speak ao eloquently as to turn the tide of sentiment on the bills " June IS, 1982 Nominations tor the List Waechter Award Lane Association for Retarded Citizens "From parents, professionals and board mem bars, we get an idea ot Mary's impact A real ngnter semes*. toacnaoie tuucnaoie, caring, an outstanding advocate on tiehalt of handi copped cllUans Our liral line ol defense worn an of principle and compassion,' available lo meet with and explain.' 'demonstrates mtegn ty and a strong conscience,' ‘magnifying the re suits.' guiding light ‘ Clearly, in their eyes. Mary McCauley Burrows has made a difference
