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May 21, 2025                                                           202-808-6129

PRESS RELEASE

PLASKETT EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES ON PASSING OF CONGRESSMAN GERALD E. CONNOLLY

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Gerald E. Connolly.

“I was deeply saddened to hear of Congressman Connolly’s passing. A consummate statesman, he advocated fiercely for his constituents and was a passionate legislator.

“I had the pleasure of working with Gerry when I first came to Congress on the Oversight Committee and appreciated his commitment to performing his duties to keep our federal government working efficiently, as well as his defense and advocacy for government employees—so many of whom worked in his district. When I worked with him in the last Congress, we were both members of the Weaponization of the Federal Government Select Subcommittee; Gerry was passionate about defending our democratic values and was a great team player.

“I offer my prayers and deepest condolences to his family, his staff and all those who loved him.”

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