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TRENTON – Senator Joseph Coniglio, D-Bergen, released the following statement today regarding the signing of legislation he sponsored with Senator Ronald L. Rice, D-Essex, honoring New Jersey’s first black legislators, Assemblyman Walter Gilbert Alexander, R-Orange, and Senator Hutchins F. Inge, D-Newark:

“Assemblyman Alexander and Senator Inge are true pioneers, having broken the color barrier and blazed a trail for so many African-American lawmakers who have come since. These men overcame the racism of their respective times and were elected because people were counting on them to make a difference for their districts and for the constituents they represented.

TRENTON – Senator Joseph Coniglio, D-Bergen, released the following statement today regarding the signing of legislation he sponsored with Senator Ronald L. Rice, D-Essex, honoring New Jersey’s first black legislators, Assemblyman Walter Gilbert Alexander, R-Orange, and Senator Hutchins F. Inge, D-Newark:

“Assemblyman Alexander and Senator Inge are true pioneers, having broken the color barrier and blazed a trail for so many African-American lawmakers who have come since. These men overcame the racism of their respective times and were elected because people were counting on them to make a difference for their districts and for the constituents they represented.

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senator Joseph Coniglio, which would honor New Jersey’s first black legislators, Assemblyman Walter Gilbert Alexander, R-Orange, and Senator Hutchins F. Inge, D-Newark, was unanimously approved today by the Senate State Government Committee.

“Assemblyman Alexander and Senator Inge overcame the racism of their respective time periods and won their seats because they were the best men for the job,” said Senator Coniglio, D-Bergen, who chairs the Senate State Government Panel. “It’s only fitting that we show our respect and admiration for these trailblazers in New Jersey State government.”