STATEMENT: Gottheimer on Death of Former New Jersey Governor Brendan Byrne

GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- Following the news of the death of Former New Jersey Governor Brendan Byrne, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement:

"I have been lucky to have called Governor Byrne and his family good friends. The Governor was a true leader who made tough and smart decisions for our state and he will always be remembered fondly by me and the people of New Jersey."