Governor-elect Sherrill Statement on Passing of Governor Dick Codey

TRENTON – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill released a statement following the passing of Governor Dick Codey:

“Today, our state lost a leader and a great public servant in Governor Dick Codey. As governor, in the assembly, and in the state senate, he used his power to expand mental health resources, implement stronger gun safety laws to protect communities, and bolster substance abuse treatment and prevention programs. He truly cared about the people he served.

“I am lucky to call Governor Codey a mentor and a friend. He was there from the beginning when I decided to run for Congress, and again when I decided to run for governor, and I will always carry with me his deep belief that the future of our state is worth fighting for. I’m sending my deepest condolences to his wife, children, and grandchildren whom he loved dearly. Governor Codey will be sorely missed.”