Page 6 AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE CA$H FOR YOUR CAR! DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! Cold Hard Cash For Your Car, Truck or SUV! 2013 KIA SORRENTO 4X4 Remote Start, Third Row Seating, Premium Sound System, One Owner, Only 73K Miles, One Owner, Warranty! TRADES WELCOME $10,900 Easy Financing Available! 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Sport Package, 4X4, Leather Interior, Loaded, One Owner, 105K Miles, Excellent Condition, Warranty! TRADES WELCOME $10,900 781-321-8841 1236 EasternAve • Malden EddiesAutotech.com We Pay Cash For Your Vehicle! THE REVERE ADVOCATE – THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2020 SPEAKER | FROM Page 1 believe holds the most political power in Massachusetts. His parting words included a direct reference to the most challenging crisis of his tenure as Speaker, the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. “I know that Massachusetts faces its greatest challenge now with the pandemic,” he said. “But I know that I have unyielding faith in this institution, its people and all of its members and all of its leadership that this House is going to rise to the occasion.” First elected in 1990, Speaker DeLeo had nearly completed his 10th term and second decade of service in the Mass. House when he was elected as Speaker by his peers in 2009, on a pledge of reform in the ranks as he succeeded Sal DiMasi, who had resigned amid ethics violation allegations that year. He had ascended through the House while attending to constituent needs, such as toll hikes, issues related to the maintenance and operations of Logan Airport, which was located adjacent to his district, and other issues related to rates charged by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA). Before the departure of DiMasi, Speaker DeLeo had served as chairperson of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. From his fi rst days in the House's top leadership seat, he was known as a consensus-builder, and that is how he will leave. While at the helm for the longest years as Speaker, DeLeo presided over some the most important legislation in years for Massachusetts, including reform bills on gun control, health care, education and the latest, police reform, as well as landmark new laws following the legalization of casino gambling and marijuana sales in the Commonwealth. Speaker DeLeo was long beloved and heralded by local constituents and state-level colleagues as a politician with a low-key demeanor – who behind-the-scenes initiated and completed tough tasks, addressing tough issues. He commanded – and showed – unwavering loyalty and deep respect. In addition to the political base in his own district, Speaker DeLeo’s infl uence stretched statewide – including nearby Malden – he had strong and steady alliances with longtime State Representative RoseLee Vincent and Joseph Boncore of the 19th Suffolk District and State Representative Paul Donato (D-35th Middlesex, Malden, Medford), who served in House leadership roles before and after DeLeo ascended to the top spot. He also had the strong support of three-term Rep. Steve Ultrino (D-33rd-Middlesex, Malden). “I was fortunate to serve with Speaker DeLeo for six years, and in those six years we were able to do so much for our Commonwealth,” Rep. Ultrino said. “I wish him all the best in his next career.” Speaking for the many whose lives he touched both in his treasured communities of Winthrop and Revere, as well as those across the state, we, too wish Speaker DeLeo the best as he departs. As the Brazilian lyricist Paolo Coelho once wrote, “If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.” Farewell, Speaker DeLeo, and thank you for all your valuable years of dedicated service. You will be missed. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net
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