Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Representative Bill Pascrell

Jill and I and all the Biden household are deeply saddened to study of the passing of Invoice Pascrell, Jr., a 27-year Congressman for New Jersey on the U.S. Home of Representatives.

Invoice was a colleague and pricey buddy. I had the privilege of working with him for many years on points starting from the Hearth Grants and Security Act for the wellbeing of first responders and their households, to veterans’ medical care, worldwide commerce, tax equity, labor unions, and a lot extra.

Over the course of our 30-year friendship, Invoice outlined himself as a loyal patriot, a gentleman, and an exemplary chief. A beloved bridge-builder and champion for working-class folks, Invoice fought relentlessly to make sure their voices and desires had been on the heart of policymaking. I at all times knew Invoice’s positions had been guided by his deep conscience and convictions.

All through his profession, Invoice carried with him the reminiscence of his humble beginnings. A grandson of Italian immigrants, Invoice was raised in Paterson, New Jersey to a loving mom and devoted father who labored on the railroad. He went on to serve within the Military and the Reserves, then as a public highschool instructor, a state legislator, a mayor, and a Congressman within the U.S. Home of Representatives for almost three many years. He lived a rare lifetime of accomplishment and repair.

Alongside along with his outstanding contributions, Invoice might be sorely missed and lovingly remembered for his combating spirit, his kindness, and his heat.

On behalf of a grateful nation, we ship our like to Invoice’s beloved spouse, Elsie Marie, in addition to his sisters, sons, and grandchildren.

Could God bless our pricey buddy.

Could God bless an ideal American.

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