CONGRESSWOMAN MAXINE WATERS RELEASES THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF REPRESENTATIVE GERRY CONNOLLY
My heart goes out to Cathy, Caitlin, and the entire family of Representative Gerry Connolly at this difficult time. With a true heart for the people, he fiercely advocated for the working class, particularly for federal employees and civil servants.
Gerry started his career as a Senate Foreign Relations Committee staffer, where he helped advance the annual US foreign aid authorization. He later joined the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and transformed the Northern Virginia region into the vibrant technology hub it is today. While in Congress, I’ve worked alongside Gerry and valued his leadership as the top-ranking Democrat on what is now the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
His efforts to modernize the federal IT infrastructure, preserve collective bargaining rights, and combat abuse of power earned him the respect of his peers and of the nation. He had a brilliant mind and fought tirelessly for all the disadvantaged, both domestically and abroad.
He will be remembered for his unwavering commitment to the American people and his dedication to public service. My heartfelt condolences go to Representative Gerry Connolly's family and all who cherished him.