As we celebrate Women’s History Month there are two women that should be celebrated. Both Great women have served on many local boards and are considered pillars of our Portsmouth Community.
These respected women have given locally in many ways. However, I believe they need to be celebrated for their work at State and National levels for the citizens of Portsmouth. For a combination of 80 plus years they have made sure Portsmouth voices were heard.
We need to thank these amazing women for pushing the political envelope at a time when many women were not represented. They both served as NH Representatives and NH State Senators for many years. One of these women served as a NH Executive Councilor for 20 years and one ran for Us Congress twice. They served their political parties with their representation on National Committees and as National Delegates for elections. Even though they are from different sides of the isle they have always kept Portsmouth Residents in their heart and mind.
One of these women enjoys history and one loves her sheep. They appreciate the waterfront and have boating stories to tell. They have chosen to live their adult life and raise their children in Portsmouth. Historical Portsmouth is their home.
The two women we need to celebrate and learn from during Women’s History Month are Executive Councilor Ruth Griffin and Senator Martha Fuller Clark.
As a resident of Portsmouth, we cannot thank these two women enough for all the time and energy they have given in supporting our great city. Even though these two women are power houses in their political parties, they are always willing to work with all citizens. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we need to learn from those that came before us. In this time of political divide, we must learn from the actions of Martha Fuller Clark and Ruth Griffin.
Please join me in thanking them for their service to our City, State and Nation.
Thank you, Ruth, and Martha!
Esther Kennedy
