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The family of representative Gerry Connolly announced the death of the Congress member, who fought against cancer, in a press release:
It is with immense sadness that we share that our devoted and loving father, husband, brother, friend and civil servant, member of the Congress Gerald E. Connolly, died peacefully at his home this morning surrounded by family.
Gerry has lived his life to restore others and improve our community. He watched the disadvantaged and speechless. He has always defended what is fair and fair. He was a qualified statesman on the international scene, a legislator accomplished in the congress, a visionary framework of the Comtée de Fairfax supervisors, a fierce defender of democracy, a champion of the environment and a mentor for so. But more important than his achievements in elected functions, Gerry lived through the ethics of “Bloom where you are planted”. From the Silver line to the Oakton library, in the Mosaic district at Cross County Trail and beyond, its heritage now colors our region.
We had the chance to share Gerry with northern Virginia for almost 40 years because it was his joy, his goal and his passion. His absence will leave a hole in our hearts, but we are proud that the work of his life continues for future generations. We thank you for your love from Gerry and know he loved you so much.
The representative Connolly announced on April 28 That his cancer had returned and that he would resign the best democrat of the Chamber's supervisory committee and would not arise for another mandate in the congress.
Connolly continued to serve the people in northern Virginia and the United States until almost their last day. We will miss Gerry Connolly because he was a tireless defender of the good government and the public service.
The Connolly representative fought to protect the whistleblowers and to investigate the Trump administration for corruption.
At a time when the public service looks like a money manufacturing program for executive power, Gerry Connolly embodied the disinterested public service.
America needs more people like Gerry Connolly in government, and I hope that its example inspires future generations.