Statement on the Passing of Councilmember H.R. Crawford

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Bowser released the following statement on the passing of Councilmember H.R. Crawford:

“I am saddened to hear of Councilmember H.R. Crawford’s passing. Throughout his career and as the Ward 7 Councilmember, Crawford fought to make Washington, DC a city that works for all its residents. As a veteran and a public servant, Crawford was the type of person who was always looking for new ways to help others, and through the efforts of the many Washingtonians who work every day to make life better for our most vulnerable residents, Crawford’s passion for helping others will live on.”