元デラウェア州代表で父娘の立法先駆者であるジョン・ヴィオラは,2020年の再選で43票差で敗れた後に75歳で亡くなった. John Viola, former Delaware Rep and father-daughter legislative pioneer, died at 75 after losing 2020 re-election by 43 votes.

デラウェア州議員の元ジョン・ヴィオラは1998年から2020年まで26区を代表し,2013年から2017年まで多数派ウィップを務め,75歳で亡くなった. Former Delaware Representative John Viola, who served District 26 from 1998 to 2020 and was Majority Whip from 2013 to 2017, has died at 75. ベテランでボランティアの消防士で、同僚や家族から、公益活動への献身、労働者家庭の支援、地域社会への貢献を尊重された。 A veteran and volunteer firefighter, Viola was honored by colleagues and family for his dedication to public service, advocacy for working families, and commitment to community. 彼は娘アンドリア・ベネットと共に 務め,デラウェア・ハウスで同時に務めた最初の父娘のカップルとなった. He served alongside his daughter, Andria Bennett, making them the first father-daughter pair to serve simultaneously in the Delaware House. ヴィオラは2020年の再選でマディナ・ウィルソン・アントンに43票差で敗れた後に亡くなった. Viola passed away after losing his 2020 re-election bid by 43 votes to Madinah Wilson-Anton. 民主党の下院のリーダーや議員は 彼の謙虚さ,問題解決の方法,そしてデラウェアに 持続的な影響を称賛した. House Democratic leaders and lawmakers praised his humility, problem-solving approach, and lasting impact on Delaware.