Rep. Meeks Statement on Passing of Congresswoman Slaughter
"[Louise's] ability to appeal to and evoke the best in us is part of what made her a brilliant legislator and an amazing person..."
Rep. Meeks Statement on Passing of Congresswoman Slaughter
Washington, D.C.—Today, Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee and fellow Member of Congress from New York, Louie Slaughter passed away at the age of 88. Her colleague, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), offered the following statement:
"My family, staff, and I were terribly saddened to learn of the passing of the Dean of the New York Delegation and my dear friend, Congresswoman Louise Slaughter.
"For decades, Congresswoman Slaughter fought ceaselessly on behalf of her constituents and I could always count on her for valuable counsel. Time and time again, Louise reminded us for what and for whom we are fighting. One recent memory of note was a hearing in the Rules Committee—a committee she was the first women to ever chair—when she made a passionate plea for DREAMers; she didn't deride the other side, she emotionally implored them to consider the very human consequences of not continuing DACA. Her ability to appeal to and evoke the best in us is part of what made her a brilliant legislator and an amazing person.
"Her constituents, New Yorkers, and the American people will all deeply miss one of their greatest champions, and I will always miss one of my dear friends, the indomitable Congresswoman, Louise Slaughter."