Statement by Congressman Brian Higgins

On the Passing of David Rutecki

“I am saddened to learn of the passing of my former colleague and friend David Rutecki. David and I had the privilege of serving together on the Buffalo Common Council in the late 1980s through the early 1990s and his keen, analytical style had a major influence on me then and continues to inform the way I approach my work as a legislator to this day. Later, when David served as a Vice President at M&T Bank I sought his honest and insightful counsel as banking and regulatory issues came to my desk as a member of Congress. David was a valued Buffalo community leader, a friend to Western New York’s Polonia community and a trusted personal mentor who will be missed greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.”