ST. PAUL, MN – Today, Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith issued the following statements on the passing of David Roe.
The following is a statement from Governor Dayton:
“Dave Roe was a giant of a man and one of the most influential Minnesotans of his generation. His lifelong commitment to better wages and working conditions greatly improved the lives of thousands of hard-working Minnesotans. I extend my deepest condolences to his family.”
The following is a statement from Lt. Governor Tina Smith:
“David Roe was a tenacious fighter on behalf of working Minnesotans. For decades, he fiercely advocated for the workforce protections that built and strengthened Minnesota’s middle class. Few have had such a transformative impact in the lives of hard-working families. As we mourn the loss of a great leader today, I join workers across Minnesota in celebrating David’s many contributions to the betterment of our state.”
