Jerrold Nadler: “I rise today to commemorate the Honorable Saul Weprin, the speaker of the New York State Assembly, who passed away this…”

“I rise today to commemorate the Honorable Saul Weprin, the speaker of the New York State Assembly, who passed away this morning. Fifteen members of the New York delegation to this House served alongside Saul Weprin as colleagues in the State legislature. He knew Saul as a gentle, kind, and decent man, and a leader in a field not frequently noted for such qualities. His compassionate and gentle nature, combined with a sharp intellect and an abiding commitment to social justice, made him a giant in New York State government. In particular I was privileged to work with Saul when he was chairman of the assembly judiciary committee, on child support and family violence issues, to which we shared a deep commitment. It is with great sadness that I and my colleagues from New York mark the passing of Saul Weprin, the gentle lion. And to his family we say, May the Lord comfort you among the mourners from Zion and Israel.”