Ben Lujan Honored in U.S. Senate

Ben Lujan

From kob.com -Moments after the New Mexico Legislature adjourned its 30-day session in Santa Fe, outgoing House Speaker Ben Lujan was honored by the state's two U.S. Senators in Washington. On Thursday, Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall celebrated Lujan's public service. “We're indeed fortunate to have had a man of his character serving our state in such an explemplary way and in such an important position for so many years,” Bingamann said. Sen. Udall said Lujan's battle with lung cancer, and his commitment to the legislature were admirable. “He remains steadfast in his service to the people of New Mexico, and even while undergoing chemotherapy, he continued to work as speaker,” Udall said. “Even a devastating illness could not deter Ben Lujan from the job he committed to do. And his family supported him every step of the way. That is honor, that is integrity, that is courage.” The statements were made on the Senate floor, and broadcast nationally on the CSPAN2.  More News New Mexico

Ben Lujan Honored in U.S. Senate