Statement By Sen. Blumenthal On The Passing Of Former State Sen. Gunther

(Hartford, Conn.) – Today, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) released the following statement on the passing of former Connecticut State Senator George “Doc” Gunther:

“Passionate, smart, and courageous for causes he championed, Doc Gunther was a fighter who readily put aside partisan differences for a larger public interest. He was an original and independent thinker. I valued his friendship and our work together in fighting to preserve Long Island Sound and protect the people of Connecticut. Doc could be unsparing in criticism, but also unstinting in compassion. My condolences go to his family.”