Politics & Government

Rep. Rothman on Former Congressman John Adler's Passing

Rothman issued a statement on the passing of his former colleague

U.S. Rep. Steve Rothman (D-9) released the following statement on the recent , who was 51:

This is a terrible tragedy for John and his family, and a great loss to all of us who knew and loved him. He was a warm, extremely intelligent, hysterically funny, and caring individual, who was an outstanding public servant and devoted husband and father. I am still in shock at this news and am filled with great sorrow at John’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife Shelley, and his sons, Jeffrey, Alex, Andrew, and Oliver.

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