After a long illness State Senator Jean Breaux has passed away.
She was in hospice care.
Breaux announced she was stepping down Monday, March 18, after serving at the Statehouse since 2006.
Governor Holcomb released the following statement,..
State Senator Jean Breaux dedicated nearly two distinguished decades of her life serving others. Her passion for representing and helping her constituents, including serving on the Commission on Improving the Status of Children in Indiana and her commitment to public health, was a model and joy to be around. The statehouse will not be the same without her in the chamber, but her spirit and legacy will live on through the countless Hoosiers she inspired. Janet and I send our condolences to her loved ones including her mother, former State Senator Billie Breaux, during this difficult time.”
State Senate President Pro Tem Rod Bray issued the following statement…
“I was saddened to hear of Sen. Jean Breaux’s passing. I know I speak for my caucus when I say she will be sorely missed. She has long been a fierce advocate for her district and always a lovely colleague with whom I truly enjoyed working. Our thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones during this difficult time.”
Senate Democratic Leader Greg Taylor issued the following statement.
“It is a heavy and extremely sad day. The loss of State Senator Jean Breaux will be profoundly felt by the countless lives she touched, and we join so many in mourning the loss of her incredible life. We send our sincerest condolences to her mother, former State Senator Billie Breaux, and her family during this time. We kindly ask that all media and the public respect the family’s privacy at this time. The family will release information about a memorial service for Senator Jean Breaux once they have had time to make arrangements.”
Indiana Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Taxation and Public Finance David Ober comments on the passing of Sen. Jean Breaux.
“We are very sad to hear of Sen. Breaux’s passing today,” he shares. “During her more than 15 years in the Indiana General Assembly, what shone through was her kindness and commitment to her constituents and their interests. Our thoughts are with her family at this time.”
