Mary Groves Bland Quotes

American politician (1936-2016)

Mary Groves Bland (January 24, 1936 – February 19, 2016) was an American politician and advocate for mental health and health services who served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 1981 to 1998 and in the Missouri Senate from the 9th district from 1998 to 2005.

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I had a lot of hope and passion to help people move the needle in their own lives with the help of education and services designed to reduce the disparities.

I figured if we could pursue creative solutions for better services to those who were underserved, starting with babies, children and women, then all citizens would benefit.