11.05.24

McConnell Statement On The Passing Of Bernie Marcus

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today on the passing of Bernard “Bernie” Marcus:

“Elaine and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Bernie Marcus, a good friend and a great American.

“Bernie’s life story bears every hallmark of the American dream. A son of immigrants made something out of nothing, and now leaves his entire nation better than he found it. This is especially true of Bernie’s adopted home of Atlanta, Georgia, where he built a great American company and where he returned so many of the fruits of his success in generous philanthropy.

“Creating an engine of hundreds of thousands of American jobs is a monumental legacy, in itself. But Bernie rightly took greatest pride in honoring the Jewish calling of 'tzedakah', making a tremendous difference for worthy causes – from autism and cancer research to veteran and community support.

“Countless lives improved and saved are an enduring testament to Bernie Marcus’ generosity. Today, we join his wife, Billi, and the entire Marcus family in remembrance of a big heart and a life well lived.”

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