The tributes are starting to come in for Representative Paul Crowley, who died this morning after an illness.
From Governor Carcieri:
“Paul Crowley was a legislator who served the public well, with a legendary work ethic and a decades-long commitment to improving education. His support of charter schools, promotion of school accountability, and backing of technical education are a living testament to his foresight and his work. Paul will be sorely missed at the State House. My deepest sympathies go to his wife and family.”
From US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse:
“Paul Crowley put Rhode Island’s children first – and built a legacy of achievement for our schools that will endure for generations. Newport, the city he loved, and the Ocean State, whose people he served unselfishly and with great integrity, are less today because he is no longer with us. Sandra and I offer our deepest condolences to Diana, to Paul’s family, and to so many friends and colleagues who knew and cared about this extraordinary Rhode Islander.”