U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell | Mitch McConnell Official website
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell | Mitch McConnell Official website
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has expressed his condolences following the death of Kentucky State Senator Johnnie Turner. In a statement released from Louisville, McConnell reflected on Turner's dedication to serving both Kentucky and the nation through various roles, including his time in the U.S. Army, the State House, and the State Senate.
McConnell recounted a personal memory of Turner during a visit to Eastern Kentucky after severe floods had affected the area. "Johnnie was on the scene, ankle-deep in mud, his equipment from home in tow, ready to help folks in Letcher County," McConnell said. He described Turner as "a good man who loved the mountains and its people."
The statement concluded with McConnell offering condolences to Turner's family, colleagues in the Senate, and others impacted by his service: "We send our condolences to the entire Turner family, Johnnie’s colleagues in the Senate, and all those touched by his service."
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