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CHARY mcCAuley BURROWS * has served House District 41 for 10 years, She’s been involved in our community for over 17 years t. on the house floor Excerpts from letters to Mary October IS, 1082 Wllttam 8. Boyd. Formal Proatdent University o( Oregon President Hia Johnson Foundation •| am wrung to wish you wait in your atadion race 1 do that because ! care about you. but moat particularly because 1 care about education and the University or Oregon both ot wtuch have bean wall served by yow thoughtful represents lion in the legislature Your dataal would be a great lose lor the University at a tuna when It needs victories, needs Itiende. it quality is to be preserved m the wake ol the Decal leases al ready sustained ' "I endorse your candMecy with onfhumosm and with appreciation lor your eacsDent r spies arts lion of the interests of the University of Oregon July a. 1873 Tom McCall Former Governor of Oregon Just a wee squib to observe on the sagacity reflected by the pattern ol your votes this ses ston It we agreed on every one of them, we would be rubber stamping each other — and that would never do lor a courageous and mdapend ant treahman with a prorwamg career on to an admirable atari But the votes on wtuch we might have dittered were lew and had merit on both sides while the majority we saw eye-to eye on represented sound piogreesive legislation — period I can t think ot any new lawmaker here m my 24 years at the Capitol who impreaaad ms so deep ly." Mert QeldsnUdt, Fabruary 197« Format Secretary of Tianrportatton. and Paat Mayor of Portland For all you are and all you do. duo roopoct and gralituda ol Portlanders ia owed you You'va haipad lo keap Portland beautiful - and there are leUows m Hue labor who will always remem bei graletuWy your work Thank you brand " Auguot 8, 1881 Derrick A. Bek School of Law University ot Oregon •In many waya. the legislative session was a disaster tor legislative government Your perform a nee though, was a great victory tor you and for I hose ol us who continue to believe that personal integrity can lead to a belter Me on earth as wall at a guaranteed place in heaven March 7, 1M2 Hobart 0. dark w ^Pu Y^»er »Yu^^U^^^PI*u IMvunlty at Ora goo "Chuuru to you You actad nobly m a mannar that brought crudrt to your conaMuanta and to tha puopM o! Oragon Wa hoga that you contawa m tha lagnlatura lor many yaaro. " Marehl, 1M* MTNR «!• rnwiw, WWW CnwaM ■■pHll Church Thanks so much tor gfcvtg **• r«*eaon to bekeve there are stilt people m tha iwgiaietive process who think and act on principles rathor than parly line* and how to atay tn office by navor taking a stand on anything significant methodology* Thanks tor having courage and guts in a situation where the Re and Da put on a touay show of sensitivity by spending • bundle to enlarge tha deficit they were supposed to dunmiah Keep calling them as you see them In the words of that famous American, Damn the Ra and Da. tuM 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 Uke you." July 31, tS61 Stan m— General Administrator s Office Lana County Considering the heated partisan circumstances surrounding today's vote your support re Heels a genuine commitment to Lane County Gov ernment carries with it the moat far reaching progressive package of judicial reform in the state's history Your vote is evidence of a com mitment to Judicial quality and afficiency that transcends political affiliations March 16, 1982 R. W Sima 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." at the Peart Buck Center August 3, 1M1 Oary M. Carlson Aisoclstsd Oregon Iwdustrlir "I test much barter shout the future at our state and its economy now than I <M a lew months ago. A tew achievements toward a better bust naee donate ware achieved and we avoided a great daal ot very damaging legislation ' UAugust tr, teat Oregon Farm Bur mu Federation The 1961 Legislative Session was indeed a dif ficult session with many hard choices to make Because of your dedication and service, agricul ture wiM continue to be an asaet to the economy of our greet stats ‘‘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 March 8, 1962 Bussell 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 moat grateful to you." September 10, 1961 F. Gordon Cottrell Presiding Circuit Judge Circuit Court of Oregon, Eugene "I want to personally thank you for all you did for us in this last session of 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 we re* quested audience." Thomas 0. Norris, PSU, Prosidsnt, August 81 Bsrry N. Siegel, UR, Vice-President Laurel Maughan, OSU, Secretary-Treasurer Oregon Federation Amsrlcsn Association of University Professors “We are well aware of 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 August 6, 1981 James M. Moss Business Manager-Financial Secretary Plumbers Union No. 51 Portland We are pleased with the bid (to retain the plumbers licensing law) and you can be proud of voting tor 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 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 19, 1981 Phyllis Lutoy, 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." mmi caucus with tate Senator George Wingard June 15, 1982 Nomination* for the List Waechter Award Last* Association for Rstardsd Citizens 'From parents, professionals and board mem bers, we get an idea of Mary's impact A real fighter;' 'selfless;' reachable, touchable, caring;' an outstanding advocate on behalf of handi capped citizens': 'Our first line of defense.' worn an of principle and compassion;' available to meet with and explain;' ‘demonstrates integri ty and a strong conscience;' magnifying the re suits,' guiding light.' Clearly, in their eyes. Mary McCauley Burrows has made a difference ' August 11, 1981 Forrest N. Risks, Member Board of Education Portland Public School* "Your support of quality education in Oregon is deeply appreciated by many, but I want you to know that my mother would have been proud of you. my father would have been proud of you. and I am proud of you — and I thank you You are a special lady. I know that long session was a killer Greetings to all — and again, thanks for the Statesperaonship ' June 1982 Pam Brown presenting the Mery Reifce 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 enormously 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 — jot down notes — and rise to speak so eloquently as to turn the tide of sentiment on the bills " Mary has been endorsed and/or assisted by Business, Labor, Public Employees, Educators. Administrators, Higher Education Faculties. Conservationists, Trae Planters, Log Truckers. Solar Advocates, Funeral Directors. Plumbers. Railroaders, Transit Employees, Physicians. Hospital Administrators, Realtors, Homebuilders. Bankers, Architects. Contrac tors, CPAs, Timber Concerns, Grocers. Women’s Political Caucus . the list is long Just people. Independent Leadership - - - Quiet Courage ... A Rare Combination Paid by constituents to re-elect Mary McCauley Burrows • 255 Spyglass • David Fine, Treasurer • Kaye Robinette, Chairman
