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The household of Rep. Gerry Connolly introduced the dying of the congressman, who has been battling most cancers, in a press release:
It’s with immense unhappiness that we share that our devoted and loving father, husband, brother, pal, and public servant, Congressman Gerald E. Connolly, handed away peacefully at his residence this morning surrounded by household.
Gerry lived his life to provide again to others and make our neighborhood higher. He seemed out for the deprived and unvoiced. He at all times stood up for what is correct and simply. He was a talented statesman on the worldwide stage, an achieved legislator in Congress, a visionary govt on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, a fierce defender of democracy, an environmental champion, and a mentor to so many. However extra vital than his accomplishments in elected workplace, Gerry lived by the ethos of “bloom the place you might be planted.” From the Silver Line to the Oakton Library, Mosaic District to the Cross County Path and past, his legacy now colours our area.
We had been lucky to share Gerry with Northern Virginia for practically 40 years as a result of that was his pleasure, his objective, and his ardour. His absence will depart a gap in our hearts, however we’re proud that his life’s work will endure for future generations. We thanks to your love of Gerry, and know he cherished you all a lot.
Rep. Connolly introduced on April 28 that his most cancers had returned and he could be stepping down as the highest Democrat on the Home Oversight Committee and never working for one more time period in Congress.
Connolly continued to serve the individuals of Northern Virginia and the USA till practically his final day. Gerry Connolly will likely be missed as a result of he was a tireless advocate for good authorities and public service.
Rep. Connolly fought to guard whistleblowers and for investigations into the Trump administration for corruption.
At a time when public service is trying like a money-making scheme for the chief department, Gerry Connolly embodied selfless public service.
America wants extra individuals like Gerry Connolly in authorities, and hopefully, his instance evokes generations to come back.
