With Broken Hearts, We Honor Her Bright Light

We Mourn The Loss Of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

By Mayor Linda Pennoyer

Linda Pennoyer is the mayor of the town of Upper Marlboro, MD

“Our collective hearts are broken tonight with the devastating news that Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died. Even though she battled serious health challenges for decades, somehow we all wanted to believe in her immortality. Judge Ginsburg represented so much of what was good about our country. She could reach across the vast political divide to befriend her fiercest rivals, yet always remain true to her values. Besides her brilliant legal mind, Judge Ginsburg’s sharp wit and disarming sense of humor were perhaps her strongest assets. I personally admired Judge Ginsburg because of her staunch advocacy of women’s rights and equality. She not only broke through the glass ceilings of discrimination and bigotry, she shattered them. By doing so, Judge Ginsburg was an inspiration to millions of girls and women because, through her example, they were able to believe anything was possible. I truly hope we can set aside the political vitriol of this current campaign to honor Judge Ginsburg with sincere gratitude and our deep appreciation for her extraordinary service.”

Mayor Linda Pennoyer