Velazquez on Passing of Bishop Thomas Daily

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the passing of Reverend Thomas Vose Daily, Bishop Emeritus of Brooklyn:

"Bishop Daily led an exemplary life of service, all while enhancing the lives of so many New Yorkers. In a changing time of economic turmoil and racial tension, Bishop Daily was a steady voice for Brooklyn's poorest residents. A tireless advocate for society's most vulnerable, our community is forever enriched by his legacy. My thoughts and prayers are with all whose lives were touched by his remarkable presence in our community."

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