Senator Robert Menendez | Senator Robert Menendez Official U.S. Senate headshot
Senator Robert Menendez | Senator Robert Menendez Official U.S. Senate headshot
ASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) issued the following statement on the passing of Luisa “Piti” Gándara, the former first lady of Puerto Rico:
“On June 14, Puerto Rico lost an extraordinary light. Following the news that its former first lady, Luisa "Piti" Gándara, passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer, I join her friends, family, and all who knew her in honoring her memory. During her incredible career - whether as a school teacher, first lady, or representative in the Puerto Rico House of Representatives - Piti never stopped advocating for the most vulnerable in society. “My thoughts are especially with the communities she always supported with her social platform: children, students, and human rights advocates. In these difficult times, I want to share my deepest condolences with her husband, former Governor of Puerto Rico Aníbal Acevedo Vilá, and her two children, Gabriela and Juan Carlos. May Piti's legacy always serve as an inspiration to all who dream of a better future for the people of Puerto Rico.”
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