July 1, 2008 - 8:36am

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Merkt Statement on the Passing of Former Assemblyman Art Albohn

By scmysak

Merkt Statement on the Passing of Former Assemblyman Art Albohn

Assemblyman Richard Merkt, R-Morris, issued the following statement today on the passing of former Republican Assemblyman Art Albohn:

“Art Albohn was a model legislator and leading member of the Republican caucus during the 1980s and 1990s who always asked the questions that needed to be asked. He served New Jersey and his constituents with integrity and rigor and was one of the most dedicated public officials I have ever known.

Art was perhaps best known for casting the most ‘no’ votes in the Legislature. For that reason he became known as ‘Dr. No.’ But because he was one of the few legislators who read every bill put before him, I knew him as ‘Dr. Know.’

A trained engineer, Art applied his engineering intellect to every task as a legislator. New Jersey is a better place for his having served both his community and the state.

I extend my heartfelt sympathies to his wife, Regina, and their children at this time and hope they find comfort in knowing that Art was held in the highest regard among his peers as a person and as a public servant.”

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SCMYSAK can be reached via email at smysak@njleg.org.

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