Remembering Congressman Sherry Boehlert, an Environmental Statesman

“The nation and the environmental community lost a great leader with the passing of former Congressman Sherry Boehlert of New York. His consistent commitment to our environment saved countless lives and protected the health of millions of Americans.

“Sherry Boehlert dedicated himself to the proposition that protecting our air, water and land must be a bipartisan American priority. He was a statesman who repeatedly put aside partisan concerns and took political risks in order to meet the great environmental challenges of our time. His commitment to policies based on sound science, and his leadership of the House Science Committee, set a standard which should guide our path forward on these issues.

“I was privileged to work with Congressman Boehlert on issues from acid rain to cleaner cars to climate change – and our progress on those issue is due in no small part to his leadership and bold political courage. We should all seek to emulate the principled example of Sherry Boehlert. He will be greatly missed.”

- Fred Krupp, president of Environmental Defense Fund