Majority Leader Senator Chuck Schumer paid tribute on the Senate floor to former Florida Senator and Governor Bob Graham, who recently passed away. Schumer commended Graham’s dedication to public service, mentioning his significant contributions in various policy areas including education, environment, and ethics. Graham was also lauded for his work on the Senate Intelligence Committee and his efforts to make government more transparent. Schumer highlighted Graham’s unique “workdays” program, where he would spend a day working various jobs to better understand the lives of Floridians. No specific existing or pending legislation was mentioned in Schumer’s tribute.
Learn more about the legacy of former Florida Senator and Governor Bob Graham and how Majority Leader Senator Chuck Schumer commemorated his contributions to public service. Click the link below to read Senator Schumer’s heartfelt tribute and gain insight into Graham’s impact on various policy areas.
