10.28.19

The Honorable Kay Hagan

‘Her perseverance in the face of serious illness these recent years was inspiring. Today, the prayers of this entire body are with Kay’s husband, Chip; their children, Jeanette, Tilden and Carrie; and with all of their family and friends at this very difficult time.’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the passing of former Senator Kay Hagan of North Carolina:

“First, I was saddened by today’s news that our former colleague, the gentlelady from North Carolina, Kay Hagan had passed away.

“During her time representing the people of North Carolina, Kay was exactly that -- a gentlelady. She paired an earnest commitment to public service with a friendly and collegial approach. I know members on both sides of the aisle will fondly remember serving alongside her here in the Senate. And her perseverance in the face of serious illness these recent years was inspiring.

Today, the prayers of this entire body are with Kay’s husband, Chip; their children, Jeanette, Tilden and Carrie; and with all of their family and friends at this very difficult time.”

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