Autry's Quotes

#1. You have to bear in mind that Mr. Autry's favorite horse was named Champion. He ain't ever had one called Runner Up.

Gene Mauch

#2. Every city across the country that has successfully renewed and revitalized itself points to a robust education system as its fundamental key to success.

Alan Autry

#3. Your Mayor must seek new ways to bring jobs and industry to our community.

Alan Autry

#4. Gene Autry was a pioneering star in the early days of music, radio, film, television and rodeo performances. I am proud to posthumously honor such an inspiring role model

Adam Schiff

#5. Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter once said, 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.' Well Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I'm concerned.

Gene Autry

#6. I do not believe that defending traditional marriage between one man and one woman excludes anybody or usurps anybody's civil rights and denies anybody their civil rights.

Alan Autry

#7. I'll continue to work to ensure that safety and I am honored to have earned the endorsement of the men and women who provide public safety in our city.

Alan Autry

#8. Leadership demands that we make tough choices.

Alan Autry

#9. I'll work overtime to open the doors of opportunity to industry and commerce.

Alan Autry

#10. Work can provide the opportunity for spiritual and personal, as well as financial, growth. If it doesn't, we're wasting far too much of our lives on it.

James Autry

#11. I will lobby tirelessly in cooperation with other mayors around the country to insure that federal funding for our recently added police officers continues.

Alan Autry

#12. Even by the time I was four or five, I had Gene Autry records.

Robert Quine

#13. The power of love and caring can change the world.

James Autry

#14. I hope my fans remember my name is Gene Vincent and not Gene Autry.

Gene Vincent

#15. The key to truly rebuilding our central city on a vital and sustainable foundation is people.

Alan Autry

#16. Gene Autry was the most. It may sound like a joke - Go and have a look in my bedroom, It's covered with Gene Autry posters. He was my first musical influence.

Ringo Starr

#17. Fresno is an All America city and deserves real, honest, strong leadership and I pledge to the people of Fresno to be that kind of leader.

Alan Autry

#18. We can no longer let the threat of an early frost send a chill of fear throughout a large portion of our workforce. Diversification is the only answer.

Alan Autry

#19. Poetry gives you permission to feel.

James Autry

#20. Nothing is more devastating to a community than out-of-control crime.

Alan Autry

#21. A natural disaster in one American city is a natural disaster in every American city, including Fresno and, for that matter, every city and small town in the San Joaquin Valley,

Alan Autry

#22. We must be willing to courageously invest in our city.

Alan Autry

#23. Yes, the life of an adult entails accepting and in some way being responsible for pain.

James A. Autry

#24. High tech companies that focus on research, development and production will learn that they can be the perfect complement to our world-renowned agriculture heritage.

Alan Autry

#25. There is no business, there are only people. Business exists only among people and for people.

James Autry

#26. While it is true that we must seek value added industries like food processing plants and call center operations, we must do what is necessary to expand and develop our economic profile.

Alan Autry

#27. We must do more to protect our neighborhoods and give integrity to our community plans.

Alan Autry

#28. Here comes Santa Claus! Here comes Santa Claus! Right down Santa Claus Lane!

Gene Autry

#29. We need innovation in education and dedication to the task before us.

Alan Autry

#30. In fact, even the perception of a resurgence in crime can be enough to paralyze business momentum and destroy the sense of security that a vibrant and progressive city requires.

Alan Autry

#31. It cannot take decades to resurrect, we must act immediately with purpose and enthusiasm to rebuild.

Alan Autry

#32. You don't need a city charter to know that education is the foundation of any community.

Alan Autry

#33. All of the factors that make up a quality city - safe streets, high paying jobs, strong neighborhoods, etc. - emanate from a strong educational premise.

Alan Autry

#34. In every situation, you must lead with your real self, because if you're going to be on the leading edge of management, you sometimes must be on the emotional edge as well.

James Autry

#35. I am convinced that your Mayor must take the leadership role in education too.

Alan Autry

#36. I thought I'd gone to heaven, because I grew up watching Roy and Gene Autry.

Lee Majors

#37. You'll wake up on Easter morning, And you'll know that he was there, When you find those choc'late bunnies, That he's hiding ev'rywhere.

Gene Autry

#38. A multi-purpose stadium is an absolute must in order to invigorate our downtown and, simultaneously, let the rest of the country witness that we can get things done.

Alan Autry

#39. A cowboy never takes unfair advantage - even of an enemy.

Gene Autry

#40. There has been much talk referencing what I consider conceptual reports like the Landscape of Choice and documents created as a result of the Great Valley Center.

Alan Autry

#41. I support public and private partnerships whenever appropriate in order to achieve our goal of a prosperous and vibrant downtown.

Alan Autry

#42. Leadership requires the courage to make decisions that will benefit the next generation.

Alan Autry

#43. In my old age, it's kind of funny - at night, what I like to do is watch TV when I go to sleep. And what I really like is to put on a Gene Autry film, because he sings really well. So he sings me to sleep.

Phil Everly