CHERRY HILL, NJ – Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) issued the below statement on the passing of former New Jersey Governor Brendan Byrne:

"Today New Jersey mourns the passing of our elder statesman. Governor Brendan Byrne will be remembered for his outstanding service to the public as well as his legendary wisdom and wit. My family and I send our condolences to his wife and family, and we thank them for sharing him with us to the benefit of our state."

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Contact: Ally Kehoe, Communications Director
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