GERRY STUDDS HAS DIED, AND IS REMEMBERED:

“Gerry’s leadership changed Massachusetts forever and we’ll never forget him. His work on behalf of our fishing industry and the protection of our waters has guided the fishing industry into the future and ensured that generations to come will have the opportunity to love and learn from the sea. He was a steward of the oceans.”

U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass.

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“No one fought harder for human rights, particularly in Latin America; for our environment; and for the fishermen of New England and the entire nation. He was a true pioneer.”

U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., whose wife, Lisa, once worked as an aide to Studds.

Will they remember Mark Foley the same way? More on Studds’ career and death here.

UPDATE: More on Foley vs. Studds here.