Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean issued the following statement on the passing of former New Jersey Governor Brendan T. Byrne:

“I’ve had the honor of knowing Governor Byrne for many years, and I’m deeply saddened by his passing.

“He will be remembered for his intelligence and humor, as well as his dedication to New Jersey that continued long after his two terms as Governor. Few people have worked harder to make the Garden State a better place for all of its residents than Brendan Byrne.”