Harrisburg – July 29, 2013 – Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) released the following statement concerning the death of former Pennsylvania Gov. William Scranton. Gov. Scranton died Sunday in California.
Scranton, who was elected as Governor of Pennsylvania in 1962, also served in the U.S. House of Representatives, as United States ambassador to the United Nations, and various high level national boards, commissions and missions during his public life.
“Pennsylvania has been blessed with many governors of outstanding ability and skill and, although his government service ended many years ago, I believe Governor Scranton was one of our most effective executives. His record of public service as governor and in various capacities on the national level is impressive. He serves as a role model for others who aspire to a life of public service.
“Pennsylvania – and our nation – is a better place because of Governor Scranton and his good works. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Scranton family today as they mourn the loss of the former governor.”