Statement by Congresswoman Waters on Passing of former Rep. John Adler

Today, during a Financial Services Committee Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises Subcommittee hearing, Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) led a moment of silence in honor of John Adler, a former Congressman from New Jersey who served on the full Committee and the Capital Markets Subcommittee. Mr. Adler passed away yesterday at age 51:

"I was very saddened to learn about the passing of my colleague, former Congressman John Adler.

"He came to Congress during the blue wave of 2008, and he served his constituents in New Jersey with distinction in the 111th Congress. As a member of the Financial Services Committee, where I serve, John gave an important voice to the work we did to protect consumers and support small businesses.

"It is particularly disheartening that we have lost such a young and dedicated public servant like John, who served the people of New Jersey for almost twenty years.

"My thoughts and prayers are with his wife, children, family and friends during this very difficult time."

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