Statement from Senator Rivera Regarding the Death of Former New York Congresswoman and Vice Presidential Nominee, Geraldine Ferraro

Senator Gustavo Rivera (D,WF-Bronx) issued the following statement today upon learning of the death of former New York Congresswoman and Vice-Presidential Nominee, Geraldine Ferraro:

“Today I join with my fellow New Yorkers and Americans in mourning the loss of former Queens Congresswoman Geraldine Ferraro, a role model and inspirational leader. Geraldine Ferraro certainly made her mark on this country and our history as the first female candidate for Vice President, but long before becoming a household name, Geraldine Ferraro made her own mark on New York as a public school teacher, an assistant district attorney in the Special Victims Bureau and as a Queens Congresswoman. Throughout her career, Geraldine focused on issues impacting women, especially the economic rights of women, whether it be wages, pensions or retirement plans. She will be remembered throughout the country, but especially here at home in New York, as a hero, dedicated public servant and trailblazer.”