On the recordDecember 12, 2017
Today I rise with a very heavy heart upon learning of the passing of a great human being: San Francisco's Mayor Ed Lee. My thoughts and prayers are with his family--his wife, Anita, and two daughters--and the entire city and county of San Francisco and the bay area. My condolences are also with Leader Pelosi and Congresswoman Jackie Speier, two San Francisco leaders who loved Ed and will miss him tremendously. Ed was an unshakable champion for social justice, a tireless public servant, and, personally, a friend. He always put a smile on my face when he considered me as and called me his sister, being two Lees. He was such a kind and thoughtful person and a truly great leader. Even before he was mayor, Ed was a champion for the people of San Francisco as a community organizer and a civil rights attorney. As the first Asian-American mayor of San Francisco, he broke new ground for the city. As mayor, he fought to expand affordable housing, address the homelessness crisis, and ensure that residents could earn a living wage. Ed will be missed tremendously. He helped so many people in his life and he touched so many lives. Mayor Lee set the higher standards for mayors and all elected officials as a true public servant. As we grieve, we take comfort in knowing that he has left an inspiring and lasting legacy of uplifting and empowering families. We will always remember his beautiful smile and his passion for making life better for others. May his soul rest in peace.…
