Rep. Richmond Mourns the Loss of Ambassador Lindy Boggs

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) released the following statement after learning of the passing of former Congressman and U.S. Ambassador, Lindy Boggs:

"My thoughts and prayers are with the Boggs family as we all mourn the loss of a true legend, Ambassador Lindy Boggs. I am grateful for the opportunity to have known Lindy. She was a first class public servant who had many firsts

Lindy Boggs was truly the perfect example of leadership, never afraid to fight for justice and demand equality.  To know her is to know a woman who loved her family, her country, and the many people she served. She took the responsibility of service seriously, and the 2nd Congressional District and the state of Louisiana are better for it. She demanded respect across the globe, not because of her words, but because of her actions; a woman who was small in stature, but big in heart.

I am grateful for the opportunity I had to celebrate her while she was still with us. We acknowledged her birthday and her body of work earlier this year at the U.S. Capitol during Women's History month. I pray we all find comfort in her tenacity, accomplishments, and sacrifices."