illusionofjoy | Lt. Governor Catherine Baker Knoll passes away

I just received the following email from The Pennsylvania Democratic Committee:

Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairman T.J. Rooney and Vice-chairwoman Jean Milko today released the following joint statement regarding the passing of Lt. Governor Catherine Baker Knoll:

"The Pennsylvania Democratic Party joins the rest of the Commonwealth as it mourns the passing of Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll, a genuinely caring and compassionate person to all. Catherine's heart was bigger than the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and she fought valiantly since learning of her illness. Her love of life and her passion for public service will not be forgotten by those that knew her, worked with her and admired her."

"Catherine's love for Pennsylvania and the Democratic Party will always be remembered fondly by all of us. She was a true champion for working families, a trailblazer as the first woman elected to the position of lieutenant governor and a tireless campaigner who gave her all to those individuals and causes that she deemed worthy of her support."

"She gave of herself selflessly and held other public servants to the highest of standards in government. Catherine worked well with members on both sides of the aisle in the Senate where she presided and loved to talk about her influence on legislation that helped children and working families throughout the Commonwealth."

"Catherine Baker Knoll will always be remembered as a genuine, one-of-a kind elected official who will never be matched in terms of the size of her heart and concern for those less fortunate."

"We will keep her loving family in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time."