Civil rights icon, U.S. Rep. John Lewis, died Friday night. He was 80.
Arizona politicos reacted to the sad news on social media:
Civil rights icon. Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient. 33-year U.S. Representative from Georgia, who was often referred to as the “conscience” of Congress. #RIP Congressman John Lewis. https://t.co/L6iYsh5M2p
— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) July 18, 2020
The Honorable John Lewis will always be remembered as a compassionate and outspoken civil rights leader and a protector of our democracy. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and colleagues. Thank you for everything you stood for. Ahe’hee’ @repjohnlewis https://t.co/seJykOUYOK
— Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez (@NNPrezNez) July 18, 2020
Cindy and I send our condolences to the family and friends of Congressman John Lewis, who passed away today. I had great respect for his commitment and efforts to achieve justice for the underdogs. https://t.co/ahZ02wVFDR
— Rep Andy Biggs (@RepAndyBiggsAZ) July 18, 2020
My hero.
Rest in power, my friend. pic.twitter.com/JOQzQlLB66
— Kyrsten Sinema (@SenatorSinema) July 18, 2020
Rest in power, Mr. Lewis. We will miss you. We will continue this fight with you in our hearts. – ADP Executive Director @HerschelFink https://t.co/ZUZd2c9wSq
— Arizona Democratic Party (@azdemparty) July 18, 2020
There will be no offficial quote coming from me or my office right now about the passing about John Lewis. This just hurts too much.
— Ruben Gallego (@RubenGallego) July 18, 2020
John Lewis was a good man, a civil rights icon, and a legendary leader. His presence will be greatly missed in Congress. Praying for his loved ones tonight. https://t.co/35l0lp8bEG
— Martha McSally (@SenMcSallyAZ) July 18, 2020
I only had two personal encounters with @repjohnlewis. He has long been a hero and role model. Rest in power Congressman. pic.twitter.com/vfHkYPHokq
— Rep. Jennifer Longdon (@JenLongdon) July 18, 2020
This is sad to hear, Lewis was a strong activist and leader during the Civil Rights movement of the ‘60s. May his family be blessed and comforted during this time. ?? #prayers #RIPJohnLewis #activist ??https://t.co/DxdZmiuX3m
— NAU College Republicans (@republicans_nau) July 18, 2020