U.S. Senator Susan Collins today released this statement following the death of Bennett Katz. Katz was a former Majority Leader of the Maine State Senate.
“I first met Bennett when he served in the Maine Legislature with my father many years ago, and I appreciated his insights and advice in my own public service. Bennett was an inspiring leader who gave so much of himself to his community, his state, and his country. His dedication to higher education helped thousands of young Maine students achieve their dreams. All of us who were lucky enough to call him a friend will miss him, and my heart goes out to his entire family."
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