CHC Chair Statement on Passing of Baltasar Corrada del Río

Washington, D.C. - The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Michelle Lujan Grisham (N-01) released the following statement on the passing of former Puerto Rico Congressman, Secretary of State, Puerto Rico Supreme Court Justice, and Mayor of San Juan, Baltasar Corrada del Río. Corrada del Río was one of the original co-founders of the CHC:

"It is with great sadness that our nation learned of the loss of a monumental leader and stalwart supporter of the Hispanic community. Congressman Corrada Del Río's legacy lives on in the millions of students who have been helped by the Department of Education that he championed into law and in the work of the Hispanic Caucus that he co-founded. His efforts to harness and focus the power of Hispanic congressional lawmakers have helped propel our community forward.

"Congressman Corrada Del Río's deep belief in empowering everyday people was reflected in his work on behalf of his beloved Puerto Rico and the nation. We extend our deepest condolences to the entire Corrada Del Río family during this trying time."

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