NJEA President Barbara Keshishian released the following statement on the passing of Assembly Minority Leader Alex DeCroce:
“NJEA deeply regrets the passing of Assembly Republican Leader Alex DeCroce. As a member of the Assembly since 1989, Alex long ago developed strong relationships with NJEA’s leaders and members at state, county, and local levels. He was particularly close with members of the Morris County Council of Education Associations. Always a gentleman and always accessible, he was always willing to take time to meet with educators from his district.
Assemblyman DeCroce was a forceful, passionate advocate for policies in which he believed. Over the years, we had many areas of agreement and a few areas where we did not see eye to eye. But in all cases, he was a man of integrity who fought the good fight and never let differences over political convictions tarnish his close personal friendships with the people he represented in the 26th Legislative District and with those in our Association.
NJEA and our members will sorely miss Assembly Leader Alex DeCroce.”