Statement from Former NJ State Party and Passaic County Chairman John Currie on the Retirement of Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman

PASSAIC COUNTY - “I’ve had the privilege of knowing Bonnie for decades, and I was blessed to know her father, John Watson, who mentored me early in my public service journey. I will never forget the meals Bonnie and I shared at her family's kitchen table, where talk of justice, service, and giving back to the community was not just conversation. These were values being lived and passed on.

Bonnie has carried that legacy with grace, courage, and conviction. She shattered barriers as the first African American woman to represent New Jersey in Congress, but just as importantly, she always led with her heart, fighting for working families, civil rights, and fairness at every turn.

Her retirement marks the end of a historic chapter. Still, her legacy will continue to inspire future generations of leaders, especially young women and girls of color, who see in her a role model of what’s possible.

We thank her for her service, and we honor her for the extraordinary difference she’s made in the lives of so many across our state and our nation.”

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