Sen. Blunt Rochester Issues Statement on Death of Former Wilmington (Del.) Mayor Purzycki
May 21, 2026
May 21, 2026
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following statement on May 19, 2026, on the death of former Wilmington, Delaware, Mayor Mike Purzycki:
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"I am deeply saddened by the passing of former mayor of Wilmington, Michael S. Purzycki. He was a dedicated public servant and a visionary leader, whose love for Wilmington was evident in everything he did. Mike shared a close friendship with my late father, former City Council President . . .
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"I am deeply saddened by the passing of former mayor of Wilmington, Michael S. Purzycki. He was a dedicated public servant and a visionary leader, whose love for Wilmington was evident in everything he did. Mike shared a close friendship with my late father, former City Council President . . .