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statements-releases/2024-08/2024-08-22-statement-from-vice-president-kamala-harris-on-the-passing-of-congressman-bill-pascrell-jr.md

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+date: '2024-08-22'
+modified_time: 2024-08-22 11:26:10-04:00
+published_time: 2024-08-22 11:26:09-04:00
+source_url: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/22/statement-from-vice-president-kamala-harris-on-the-passing-of-congressman-bill-pascrell-jr/
+tags: statements-releases
+title: "Statement from Vice President Kamala\_Harris on the Passing of Congressman\
+  \ Bill Pascrell,\_Jr."
+---
+
+Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. was a dedicated public servant and an
+unwavering force for good who knew that government is at its best when
+it is delivering for the people. From his time in City Hall and the
+State House to his nearly three decades of service in the House of
+Representatives, Congressman Pascrell fought to improve the lives of his
+constituents, his fellow New Jerseyans, and our fellow Americans.  
+
+While in Congress, Representative Pascrell was focused on issues that
+have a direct impact on the health, wellbeing, and safety of families.
+He was a fierce advocate for health care, to the benefit of millions of
+Americans who are now able to see a doctor, afford their prescriptions,
+and get the care they need and deserve. He was a champion for the
+environment – fighting for clean air, safe drinking water, and our
+public lands. As a veteran, he founded the Congressional Brain Injury
+Task Force to raise awareness of the dangers of traumatic brain
+injuries. And as chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus and the
+Congressional Law Enforcement Caucus, he protected those who protect all
+of us by spearheading legislation to meet the needs of first
+responders.  
+
+Congressman Pascrell should also be applauded for his leadership on the
+House Ways and Means Committee where he fought for middle-class
+families. He worked tirelessly to increase the minimum wage, invest in
+our small businesses, and protect American workers. His initiatives
+advanced economic opportunity and made our tax system more fair.  
+
+This belief in using public service to improve lives was nothing new for
+Congressman Pascrell. He proudly served our nation in the United States
+Army and Army reserves. He spent more than a decade teaching our
+children in the classroom. He served his neighbors as Mayor of Paterson.
+And he delivered transformative investments while working across the
+aisle in the State Assembly and as Minority Leader.   
+
+For the Congressman, there was no project too small or idea too big.
+Those who knew Representative Pascrell well knew that he was perhaps
+most proud of the fact that he lived his entire life in his beloved
+Paterson, NJ. During his lifetime of service to this community, he
+successfully fought to recognize his childhood park and the crown jewel
+of Paterson as the Great Falls National Historical Park. He also helped
+restore one of the only remaining Negro League stadiums left in
+America.  
+
+Doug and I send our prayers to his wife, Elsie, their three children,
+and their six grandchildren. We will be thinking of the Congressman’s
+friends, constituents, and all those who knew him in the days and weeks
+ahead. His legacy will live on for generations.
+
+\# \# \#