DeLauro on Turton Passing

New Haven, CT— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today in reaction to the passing of Ashley Turton, who served in her office as Press Secretary, and later as Chief of Staff, from 2000-2007.

"My husband Stan and I are shocked by the tragic loss of our dear friend and colleague, Ashley Turton. She was special. She was special as a pioneering chief-of-staff who knew how to make the House of Representatives work for people. She was a leader and comrade in arms to so many staff. She was a member of our family, and we mourn her. My heart goes out to her family, especially her husband Dan and their three young children. This is truly a terrible week for our Congressional family."