The Office of the Governor of the State of Virginia
10/26/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/26/2024 19:11
Governor Glenn Youngkin on the Passing of Virginia Sen. Frank Ruff
For Immediate Release:October 26, 2024
Contacts:Office of the Governor: Christian Martinez, [email protected]Office of the Governor: Christian Martinez, [email protected]
Contacts:Office of the Governor: Christian Martinez, [email protected]Office of the Governor: Christian Martinez, [email protected]
Governor Glenn Youngkin on the Passing of Virginia Sen. Frank Ruff
RICHMOND, VA- Governor Glenn Youngkin issued the following statement on the passing of Senator Frank Ruff:
"Virginia has lost a legend of public service whose legacy will be felt across the Commonwealth not for years-but generations to come. Senator Frank Ruff has always believed that his public service was about finding good policy solutions to improve the lives of Virginians in rural communities.
"Frank's decades of service to the people of Virginia-spanning the General Assembly since 1993, the Mecklenburg Board of Supervisors before that, and finally as a citizen member and chairman of the Tobacco Regional Revitalization Commission-are matched by few but have inspired many.
"This year, I had the profound honor of signing unanimously approved legislation to rename the Rural Center, which he founded, in his honor.
"Suzanne and I ask all Virginians to join us in keeping his wife Jessie, their children, grandchildren, and all of his family and friends in our heartfelt prayers."
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