Rep. Sherrill Statement on the Retirement of Senator Richard Codey

Parsippany, NJ — Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement honoring State Senator Richard Codey’s decades of service to New Jersey as he plans to retire at the end of this year.

“As the longest serving legislator in New Jersey’s history, Dick Codey dedicated his life to our state. Whether he was fighting for mental health resources for mothers experiencing postpartum depression, stronger gun violence prevention laws to protect communities, or substance abuse treatment and prevention programs, Codey was a leader New Jerseyans could count on in the state assembly, state senate, and as governor. His work to foster youth basketball programs and his decisive action to prioritize public health by banning indoor smoking moved our state and its future forward.

“When I first ran for public office, there were many who thought my chances of winning were slim. But there were a few key people who believed in me from the beginning, and Dick Codey was one of those people. Over the past few years, I’ve had the pleasure of calling Dick a mentor, a friend, and a key partner in fighting for the policies we all care about. His presence will be missed in Trenton and I wish him the very best in his retirement.”