Statement from Senate Democratic Conference Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins On The Passing Of Basil Paterson
“It is with deep sadness that I extend my condolences to the family, loved ones and friends of Basil Paterson.”
Andrea Stewart-Cousins Speaking in regard to raising NY’s minimum wage. Feb. 2014
“Basil was a trailblazer, serving as New York’s first African-American Secretary of State, and his strength and leadership was essential in the fight to make New York into a better and more equal state. He was a bold public figure who inspired a generation to follow in his footsteps, most notably our former Senate Democratic leader, and the 55th governor of New York State, Basil’s son David A. Paterson. Basil will be sorely missed but his legacy will live on and continue to make New York a better state for our children and their children.”
Basil Alexander Paterson, a labor lawyer, is a longtime political leader in New York and Harlem and father of the 55th Governor of New York, David Paterson. Wikipedia
Andrea Stewart-Cousins is a New York State Senator for the 35th district representing Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Elmsford, Greenburgh, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington, Tarrytown, and parts of Yonkers, White Plains, and New Rochelle. New York State Senate
