Statement from Governor David A. Paterson on the Passing of Benjamin L. Hooks
April 15, 2010
April 15, 2010
ALBANY, N.Y., April 15 -- Gov. David Paterson, D-N.Y., issued the following statement:
"Today, we mourn the loss of Benjamin L. Hooks, a champion of equality who sought to expand opportunities for the African-American community and protect the freedoms of all Americans. Throughout his life, Mr. Hooks committed himself to service, as a minister to his church, a leader within his community, a distinguished professor with the University of Memphis, and as the revered Executive D . . .
"Today, we mourn the loss of Benjamin L. Hooks, a champion of equality who sought to expand opportunities for the African-American community and protect the freedoms of all Americans. Throughout his life, Mr. Hooks committed himself to service, as a minister to his church, a leader within his community, a distinguished professor with the University of Memphis, and as the revered Executive D . . .