WOODSIDE, N.Y. – Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris issued the following statement about the passing of Woodside Houses Tenants Association President Ann Cotton-Morris.

“I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of long-time Woodside Tenants' Association President Ann Cotton Morris. Ms. Cotton Morris was a pillar of our community and fought passionately for decades to improve the lives of her neighbors. Just this month I nominated Ms. Cotton Morris for the Senate's Women of Distinction award in recognition of her service. We will present her with this honor posthumously, and her legacy will live on in her family and the people whose lives she impacted.”

View Senator Gianaris’ statement on Twitter here.