Xavier Becerra: “let me begin by extending to the Gonzalez family my most sincere condolences on the passing of a great individual, Mr.…”

“let me begin by extending to the Gonzalez family my most sincere condolences on the passing of a great individual, Mr. Henry B. Gonzalez. I was very fortunate to have a chance to serve with him, and it was a fitting tribute to be able to say that I served with someone whom I had respected for so many years and grew to believe was a mentor for many people who thought that oftentimes justice and opportunity would not be there for them. Henry B. Gonzalez lived to serve the people, to champion the toil and sacrifice of working men and women, to give robust life to their voice, and to defend the precious victories for those whom too often society made winning very difficult. Whether one was on the front line, in a dark alley, before an unfriendly court, or whether one was just fortunate enough to be in this, the people's House, one could not and will not ever find a greater fighter, a more compassionate and passionate and eloquent advocate, or a more decent and esteemed human being than Henry B. Gonzalez.”