Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

U.S. SENATOR Jeff Bingaman

Monday, March 22, 2010

Contact Senator Bingaman's Office:

Jude McCartin
Maria Najera
703 Hart Building
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-5521

Bingaman Celebrates the Life of Stewart Udall

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today issued the following statement after learning about the death of Stewart Udall:

"Stewart Udall was an outstanding public servant whose environmental legacy will live on for generations.  As a member of President Kennedy's cabinet, he set the standard for commitment to conservation and stewardship of public lands.  While he was an Arizonan by birth and represented our neighboring state in Congress before serving as Interior Secretary, we were fortunate he later chose to make New Mexico his home -- where he continued his great advocacy. My wife Anne and I felt proud to know Stewart Udall and claim him as a friend and mentor.  We send our condolences to Tom and Jill and the entire Udall family."