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An Incredible Legacy: Senator Kennedy

August 26, 2009 at 11:35 am by Dan Malloy

I was saddened to wake up this morning to the news that Senator Ted Kennedy had passed away. Senator Kennedy, the fighting lion of the Senate, was a staunch and unwavering supporter of policies intended to improve the healthcare, education and civil rights of countless Americans. He authored and co-authored literally hundreds of bills throughout the course of his admirable lifetime in public service.

I got to know Senator Kennedy in the 1970s when I worked on his re-election campaign and then again in 1980 when he ran for president. He had tremendous personal warmth which he displayed one-on-one and in front of large crowds. His work as an advocate for the most vulnerable populations will remain a legacy for years to come and we are all lucky to have had Senator Kennedy fight on our behalf for so many years.

I know that this country is a better place in large part due to his efforts and I join the millions of mourners across the United States and around the world, as my thoughts prayers are with the Kennedy family today.

Dan Malloy

Dan Malloy recently completed his fourth term as Mayor of Stamford, Connecticut. Throughout his tenure, he earned people’s respect for his genuine commitment to managing a city government that takes great pride in the citizens it serves and protects. Before he was elected Mayor, Dan served as the Assistant District Attorney in Brooklyn, New York, and was subsequently a partner in the Stamford firm of Abate and Fox before committing himself to public service. In 2006, Dan was the Democratic Nominee for Governor recently formed a committee to explore another candidacy for Governor in 2010. Born and raised in Stamford, Dan is the youngest of eight children. He met his wife Cathy while both were attending Boston College. They were married in 1982 and have three sons: Dannel, Ben and Sam.

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