Local Officials Remember Congressman Donald Payne
The congressman died this morning at the age of 77.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie: Mary Pat and I offer our condolences to the Payne family on the loss of Congressman Payne. He was a leader with great compassion for every person he had the honor of representing. He was a great role model for every person in New Jersey who aspires to public service. He was a true gentlemen and we considered him a friend. State Assemblywoman Mila Jasey: I am deeply saddened by the loss of Congressman Payne and my sincerest sympathies go out to his entire family. His contributions to others reached every level imaginable. He was a tried and true son of Essex County, but his public service had a lasting impact on the residents of New Jersey, the citizens of the United States and countless others around…
