State Rep. Stephen Hawley, District 139 | Official U.S. House headshot
State Rep. Stephen Hawley, District 139 | Official U.S. House headshot
Assemblyman Steve Hawley, representing Batavia, visited the National Susan B. Anthony Museum and House in Rochester to honor Susan B. Anthony Day. This visit highlighted the contributions of Western New York to the women's suffrage movement, notably through figures like Ella Hawley Crossett, a relative of Hawley and an influential member of the New York State Woman Suffrage Association's executive board.
Hawley expressed pride in the region's historical role in advancing women's rights. "It was an honor to be able to visit the Susan B. Anthony house today," he stated. "Our region has a rich history in the fight for women’s suffrage and equal rights. I hope everyone takes time to learn more about our history and the impact figures like Susan B. Anthony and my relative, Ella Hawley Crossett, had on our nation."
The assemblyman's visit underscores his commitment to preserving and promoting awareness of local historical figures who contributed significantly to national movements for equality.
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