Declaración de Merkley sobre el fallecimiento del senador de Oregón Alan Bates

Portland, Oregón – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement following the news of the death of State Senator Alan Bates.

“Alan was a good man, a wonderful friend, and a powerful voice in the legislature. It was a pleasure to serve with him. His leadership and expertise will be deeply missed. Mary and I are holding his family in our hearts.”