ATLANTA – State Representative Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain), chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), today issued the following statement regarding the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg:
“The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus is saddened to hear about the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. We send our prayers and condolences to her family and loved ones who knew her best. She is one of the great legal minds of our generation who deeply cared about the wellbeing of all Americans.
“Her courage and perseverance allowed Justice Ginsburg to be a champion for gender equality and human rights. As important, her sage counsel and deft understanding of the U.S. Constitution while serving on the nation’s highest court for 27 years led to landmark decisions that continue to impact generations of people.
“Thank you, Justice Ginsburg, for your love of country, commitment to service and passion for justice. We will continue to fight for ideals of the Constitution that you worked so hard to preserve, including equity and justice for all.”
Established in 1975, the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus is a 501(c)3 non-profit, nonpartisan organization comprised of 65 Georgia House and Senate members.
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Representative Karen Bennett represents the citizens of Districts 94, which includes portions of DeKalb and Gwinnett counties. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2012 and currently serves on the Code Revision, Economic Development & Tourism, Health & Human Services and Regulated Industries committees.
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