My First Visit to the State House

Monday, March 26, 2007 - Monday was my first time going to the State House. It was so exciting for me. I was so proud to be a part of it. When we got there, I felt like I was Somebody. I saw all of those pictures of the first flags and the people who fought for us to be where we are now. We also saw pictures of those governors who made Massachusetts what it is now. It was marvelous to see the halls for open meetings, the House of Representatives, and the Senate rooms. I thought to myself that these were marvelous places. The excitement was when we met the Governor Deval Patrick. He is a man of God. He took his time to talk with us and it went to the bottom of my heart. We need people like him around the country.

- Monique, Woman to Woman Participant