PHILADELPHIA, July 9, 2015 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione today issued the following statement as she remembered the life and work of former state Sen. Len Bodack, who died today at the age of 82:

“We represented people from opposite ends of Pennsylvania but we shared a passion for working on the issues that mattered – and still matter – for the people who elected us as their representatives in the Senate.

“Whether it was minimum wage, worker rights, or acting to improve the quality of life in our communities, Len showed me and others that if it needed to be done it should be done, and it should be done well.

“I am saddened to hear of his passing, but I will always remember our time together.

“My heartfelt condolences to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.”

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