OAN’s Avril Elfie
12:12pm – Wednesday, April 24, 2024
U.S. Congressman Donald Payne Jr. died of a heart attack a few weeks later at the age of 65.
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On Wednesday, the six-term Democratic congressman from New Jersey passed away after suffering from numerous heart problems over the years.
Gov. Phil Murphy (D.N.J.) released a statement saying the couple was “deeply saddened by the tragic passing of our friend and unwavering advocate for the people of New Jersey, Congressman Donald Payne, Jr.” “There is,” he said.
“With his signature bow tie, big heart and tenacious spirit, Donald exemplified the best of public service,” Murphy said. “A former trade unionist and rate collector, he deeply understood the hardships faced by our working families and fought bravely every day to meet their needs. was a guiding light during his early years as president of the Newark City Council and during his tenure as a member of the Essex County Commission, and it has guided him through more than a decade of service in Congress. ”
He continued, “It has been an honor to work with members of Congress to build a stronger, more just New Jersey, and we hold his memory in our hearts as we build on the Payne family’s deep legacy of service.” I want to keep it that way.” To champion the communities to which they so wholeheartedly served. ”
“Donald’s love will live on in the homes of his neighbors in Newark, who now have access to safe drinking water, and in the good-paying jobs he helped create for our brothers and sisters in the workforce,” the governor said. added. “And it will live on in his wife, Beatrice, and his three children, Donald III, Jacques and Yvonne, who were the pride of his life. “My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time. We are praying from the bottom of our hearts.”
According to reports, Payne suffered a heart attack on April 6.th Since then, he has been hospitalized on a ventilator.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) also released a statement regarding the congressman’s death.
“Today, I am saddened to hear of the passing of New Jersey’s 10th State Representative Donald M. Payne, Jr.th He has served as a member of the House of Representatives district since 2012, succeeding his father in the same position. Today we pray for his family and friends, especially his wife Bea and their three children. ”
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