Former Congressman Sherwood Boehlert, longtime CNY advocate and Utica native, dies at 84, Observer Dispatch
“Former Republican U.S. Rep. Sherwood Boehlert died Monday at age 84, according to a statement from his former staff. Boehlert served in the House of Representatives for 24 years between 1983 and 2007 in three congressional districts in Central New York. The Utica native and New Hartford resident served as chair of the House Committee on Science at the end of his term.”
Chairwoman Johnson Statement on the Passing of Former Chairman Sherwood Boehlert
“He also led our Committee admirably through the years following 9-11 and through investigations of the tragic Space Shuttle Columbia accident. Congressman Boehlert represented the best of what the American people should expect from their legislators: integrity, fairness, openness to diverse perspectives, and a determination to do what is right, even when it put his own political career at risk.”
Sherry Boehlert was part of a cohort of GOP reps in Upstate New York who easily garnered votes from Democrats and Republicans alike, because they put their communities and country before any ideology. It’s been some years since the likes of Boehlert, Barber Conable, and Frank Horton graced the halls of Congress, but we remain a better country for their dedicated public service for the benefit of all. RIP
It certainly is that Mr Boehlert was very accomplished and dedicated. I’m sorry he’s gone.
He was of sound mind and character. Two traits that are as rare as civility in today’s world.