Lieutenant Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon today released the following statement on the passing of Sen. Linda Scheid:

"I am deeply saddened at the loss of my dear friend and colleague, Senator Linda Scheid. I was privileged to share an office suite with her my entire nine years in the Senate. Linda worked tirelessly to find solutions to passing complex policy initiatives and craft workable legislation. She was a true champion at bridging the ideological gap, and was respected and admired by policy makers on both sides of the aisle. My thoughts and prayers go out to her sister and her sons and their families."