Local government leaders remember Senator LaVon Crosby
By: Channel 8 Eyewitness News
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Statement from Lieutenant Governor Foley’s Office
Today, Lt. Governor Mike Foley released a statement after hearing of the passing of former State Senator LaVon Crosby of Lincoln.
“Senator Crosby was a mentor to Susan and me and to many others during and after her time in public office. She was a pro-life leader in the Unicameral, who would want Nebraskans to remember her for her advocacy for the unborn. We send our thoughts and prayers to the Crosby family, and join them in grieving her loss and honoring the memory of her service to the State of Nebraska.”
Foley succeeded Crosby, serving the Lincoln-based 29th Legislative District in the Unicameral from 2001-2007. Since 2015, Lt. Governor Foley has served alongside Governor Ricketts.
Statement from U.S. Senator Deb Fischer
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following statement today regarding the passing of former Nebraska State Senator LaVon Crosby:
Bruce and I mourn the loss of former State Senator LaVon Crosby. LaVon was a compassionate, competent, and strong state senator for the people of Lincoln and our state. Throughout her time as a dedicated public servant, and also as a private citizen, she inspired many. LaVon’s life was truly a blessing to Nebraska. Our prayers are with her family and friends.”
Senator LaVon Crosby died yesterday at the age of 92. She was married to former Nebraska Governor Bob Crosby and served in the Nebraska legislature from 1988 to 2000.
Statement from Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE)
“I am grateful to have had the honor to serve with former State Senator LaVon Crosby in the Unicameral and will never forget her warm welcome to me as a new member of the Legislature. Her compassion was just one of the traits which made her such a strong advocate for the unborn and her community, as well as an effective legislator. My condolences and prayers are with her family and the many people she impacted through her years of dedicated public service.”
