Today we mourn the passing of a strong and compassionate leader of Massachusetts. Governor Paul Cellucci was at once a common man and an uncommon leader. He was hard to paint with an ideological brush, because he approached each issue with an open mind and sought fair solutions that helped advance our Commonwealth.
As a son of Central
Massachusetts, Governor Cellucci always took special care to look out for the
best interests of the entire Commonwealth, and for that everyone in this state
should be thankful.
When Governor Cellucci was diagnosed
with ALS, his uncommon strength shined through yet again. He became a public
champion, raising awareness and funding for the research that may one day help
others diagnosed with this terrible disease.
Today, Tammy and I offer our
deepest sympathies to Governor Cellucci's wife Janet, their daughters Kate and
Anne, and the entire Cellucci family. We hope his life's legacy will be a
source of comfort to all who mourn his passing.
