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Murphy orders flags at half-staff to honor John Lewis

July 18, 2020 3:24 pmJuly 18, 2020 3:27 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy has ordered U.S. and New Jersey flags to be flows at half-staff in memory of civil rights leader John Lewis, a longtime Georgia congressman. “For 60 years, from his seat among the Freedom Riders to his seat...

Steve Sweeney on the passing of John Lewis

July 18, 2020 2:15 pm

SENATE PRESIDENT STEVE SWEENEY “John Lewis represented the very best of America. In the face of America’s worst elements, he lived, fought, marched and inspired with the righteousness of love, bold determination, compassion and the unwavering belief that all people...

Mikie Sherrill on the passing of John Lewis

July 18, 2020 1:13 pm

CONGRESSWOMAN MIKIE SHERRILL “John Lewis inspired countless Americans across generations with a life dedicated to service and getting into ‘good trouble.’ He had a vision for a better America, shouldered the weight of change, and put his own safety on...

Bill Pascrell on the passing of John Lewis

July 18, 2020 11:09 am

“John Lewis is not just my friend and my colleague but my hero and the hero of every member of our Congress. It is a rare privilege to serve beside your idol for over 20 years and I have had...

Bob Menendez on the passing of John Lewis

July 18, 2020 11:07 am

U.S. SENATOR BOB MENENDEZ “Today is a sad day for America. John Lewis –often referred to as the Conscience of Congress– was an extraordinary public servant with a heart full of love and compassion for others. John’s lifetime of advocacy...

Donald Norcross on the passing of John Lewis

July 18, 2020 10:54 amJuly 18, 2020 4:13 pm

CONGRESSMAN DONALD NORCROSS “Today, my heart is heavy as the world mourns the passing of my friend and colleague Congressman John Lewis. John spoke softly but powerfully, he walked slowly but purposefully and he acted kindly but fought tirelessly for...

Albio Sires on the passing of John Lewis

July 18, 2020 10:53 am

CONGRESSMAN ALBIO SIRES “To have a titan of justice and civil rights like John Lewis as a colleague was a privilege that cannot be overstated. He truly was a good person who wanted us, and our nation, to be better tomorrow...