Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,I,C-Canandaigua)

May 3, 2009

“The passing of Congressman Jack Kemp is a tragic loss for his family, our state and the entire nation. From the courageous leadership he regularly displayed on the gridiron, to the bold vision he possessed as a Member of Congress, Jack Kemp was a ‘New York original’ in every sense of the word. He was a great statesman who had a genuine compassion for the less fortunate. Jack Kemp understood that public policies fostering job creation, a stronger economy and real tax relief were about more than just dollars and cents – they were about empowering people so they could realize their dreams and achieve a better quality of life. Jack Kemp had a passionate, committed work ethic that any Buffalo Bills fan would be proud of. Our Assembly Minority Conference offers its condolences and prayers to his immediate family, his extended Western New York family, the great State of New York and a grateful nation.”

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