Rep. Maloney Mourns the Loss of Rep. Slaughter

NEW YORK, NY – Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) released the following statement mourning the loss of Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, dean of the New York Delegation.

“I am devastated by the loss of my dear friend Louise Slaughter and extend my deepest condolences to her beautiful family. No one was a better public servant or fighter for her constituents than Louise. When I first came to Congress, I sought out Louise’s advice and we quickly we became close friends. She took me under her wing, showed me what it takes to get things done in the House, and I will forever be in her debt.

“Louise left an indelible mark on so many important priorities, from improving the quality of life of the communities she loved serving so much, to the arts, women’s health and so much more. She was a history-maker as the first woman to ever chair the House Rules Committee – and how fitting with her immense pride of representing the historic home of Susan B. Anthony in Rochester, NY.

“Her passing is a huge loss for New York, the House of Representatives and the country, but Louise leaves behind a legacy that will be remembered for generations.”

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