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Jun 23rd, 2009 by admin

Several sources are telling me that Pro Tem Thurman Adams has died.

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5 Responses to “Breaking: Thurman Adams Passes”

on 23 Jun 2009 at 10:251RSmitty

What?! Oh, this is sad. Like many others, I did not prefer his methods, but that would never transcend to something like this. I will keep his survivors in my thoughts.
on 23 Jun 2009 at 10:372joanne christian

Oh my–wow–epic loss in the Senate–I always liked that “grandfatherly” story they ran this past year of him. I was glad for that representation.
on 23 Jun 2009 at 12:093Paul Smith

From the News-Journal’s article (http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20090623/NEWS/90623016/Senate+leader+Thurman+Adams+dies):

He’s also authored pieces of legislation that are easily taken for granted today, such as the legalization of right turns on red and the program that allows residents to mail fees to the state instead of delivering them in person.

I don’t use the word “hero” lightly, but he’s the greatest hero in Delaware History.
on 23 Jun 2009 at 12:104Paul Smith

Just to be clear: I’m not mocking those. I can’t imagine how much time those two pieces of legislation have saved over the years. And I can’t resist a chance to reference the Simpsons.
on 23 Jun 2009 at 15:545david anderson

I think that Congressman Castle said it well.
Statement from Rep. Mike Castle

“With the passing of Senator Thurman Adams today, the Adams’ family, Delaware and the state legislature have lost a true friend who was a strong and trusted leader. I have served with Thurman for many years – from my time as a state senator through my service as lieutenant governor, governor and a member of the U.S. Congress. Over that time, he was unwavering in support for his constituents and has always worked to achieve the greater good for Delaware. His word was his bond and I was able to confide in him many times over the years. Thurman also played a huge part in determining who served in the judiciary and other important posts in Delaware and his strong, positive force in our legislature strengthened our courts and state for many decades. His passing will leave a huge hole in the General Assembly at a very important time. He will be deeply missed by many and I will closely hold the memories that I have of him, including several evenings we spent sitting on the porch at Woodburn when I was governor discussing the events of the day, and his beloved Baltimore Orioles. He was a real friend to me over the years and I pass along my deepest sympathy to his daughters Lynn and Polly and the rest of his family.”