STATEMENT FROM SCDP CHAIR TRAV ROBERTSON, JR. ON THE PASSING OF SENATOR HUGH LEATHERMAN
COLUMBIA, SC — South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Trav Robertson, Jr. released the following statement on the passing Senator Hugh Leatherman
“There has been a renaissance in Florence County thanks to Senator Leatherman’s dedication to his constituents and the Pee Dee. Together with business leaders, Democrats and Republicans, and civic leaders, Senator Leatherman helped reshape downtown Florence and transformed Francis Marion University into a top-notch educational institution. Senator Leatherman always surrounded himself with smart people who, like himself, had the best interest of our state at heart. He led with a quiet voice and strong will. Our hearts go out to Senator Leatherman’s friends and family during this time. South Carolina is a better place because of his decades of leadership.”
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