I was saddened to hear of the passing of former Representative Ben Grussendorf. Ben was a long-time Southeast leader who had a great impact on our region. He served Sitka in the state house for 20 years, and was elected by his colleagues as Speaker of the House three times; the longest tenure in state history. From drafting the charter of the City & Borough of Sitka to serving 13 years on the Alaska Board of Game, Ben leaves an esteemed legacy and I greatly benefited from his perspective on state issues. My condolences go out to his wife Karen and their family. Next session I will introduce a memorial citation in Ben’s honor.
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