Congresswoman Matsui Statement on the Retirement of Senator Barbara Boxer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, January 8, 2015

CONTACT: JONELLE TRIMMER
(202) 225-7163

Congresswoman Matsui Statement on the Retirement of Senator Barbara Boxer

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) issued the following statement on Senator Barbara Boxer's (D-CA) announcement that she will not seek reelection in 2016:

"Barbara is a friend and colleague, and her absence will be greatly felt in the halls of Congress. For more than two decades, she has been an effective champion for California in the United States Senate. As the Chair of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works she has proven time and time again that she is a leader committed to fighting climate change, increasing transportation options, protecting wilderness areas and creating a cleaner and healthier environment. Barbara has been a true friend and steadfast ally for the Sacramento region. Over the years we worked closely together on our region's flood protection efforts, including the authorization of the Natomas Levee Improvement Project. Barbara was a wonderful partner on that bill and a number of others that without her never would have made it to the President's desk.

"With her decision to retire at the end of her term, California is losing a passionate, tireless advocate in Congress. I have enjoyed working with Barbara and wish her and her family nothing but the best for the future."

# # #