Senator Hassan Statement on New Hampshire State Senator Lou D'Allesandro’s Retirement

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) issued the following statement on the retirement of New Hampshire State Senator Lou D'Allesandro:

“New Hampshire’s State House will not be the same without Senator Lou D'Allesandro’s voice booming through its halls. For more than half a century, Lou has served his fellow Granite Staters as a State Representative, a Member of the Executive Council, and as the ‘Lion of the New Hampshire Senate.’ Anyone who has had the privilege of working with Lou learns quickly why he has been such an effective legislator for decades. He takes the time to remember every new face he meets, he is deeply engaged in the community, and he does not let party lines stand in the way of progress. When we worked to expand Medicaid during my time as Governor, I appreciated his years of experience in helping find common ground. He has been a champion for New Hampshire’s young people in particular – supporting our colleges and universities, public education, student athletic programs, child welfare, and much more. I deeply appreciate everything that Lou and his wife, Pat, have given in service of making our state a better place for everyone. While his time in elected office may be coming to an end, I know that Lou’s decades of public service will remembered for years to come.”

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