Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered flags on state buildings to be flown at half-staff Monday, April 14, in tribute to former U.S. Representative John LaFalce, a longtime public servant and influential voice for Western New York.
“John LaFalce had a profound influence on my early career, recruiting me from a large DC firm to serve as his Legislative Counsel on Capitol Hill and putting me on the path to a lifetime of public service,” Governor Hochul said. “A true champion for Western New York, John cared deeply about his constituents and worked tirelessly to bring transformative projects home to the district he loved.”
LaFalce began his legislative career in 1971 with a seat in the New York State Senate. He moved to the State Assembly in 1973 before winning election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1974. He represented three different congressional districts over the course of his 28-year tenure in Washington, serving until 2003.
Governor Hochul extended condolences to LaFalce’s family, including his wife Pat and son Martin, and to all those mourning his loss.
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