BALTIMORE — Maryland lawmakers and local leaders reacted to the death of retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor on Friday.
She was the first woman to serve as a Supreme Court justice.
Representative John Sarbanes posted to social media, "As the first woman to ever serve on the Supreme Court, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor shattered glass ceilings and established a precedent for generations of women in law. May we all strive to emulate her work ethic and devotion to public service."
Sandra Day O’Connor was a trailblazing jurist who made history as the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court. She inspired a generation of women to pursue careers in law — and our country is better off for it.
— Senator Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) December 1, 2023
My thoughts are with her family and loved ones at this time.
It's never easy being the first -- let alone the first woman on the Supreme Court -- but Sandra Day O'Connor more than met that challenge with grace, empathy, and fairness. Today, let's celebrate her legacy by recognizing the good in one another, and ourselves. pic.twitter.com/n9rBU1JILW
— Rep. Glenn Ivey (@RepGlennIvey) December 1, 2023
State's Attorney Issues Statement on the Death of Retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor pic.twitter.com/xUNrGwnfOK
— Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office (@BaltimoreSAO) December 1, 2023
I join the nation in mourning a trailblazer of great principle, intellect, and reverence for our Constitution and our Democracy: Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.
— Steny Hoyer (@RepStenyHoyer) December 1, 2023
See here for my full statement: https://t.co/BwQkerFAVX pic.twitter.com/lvG2CpbJdv
My thoughts are with Justice O’Connor’s family and loved ones during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/BsP6fhcs2z
— Rep. David Trone (@RepDavidTrone) December 1, 2023
