Sen. Carper Comments On The Death Of Friend Thurman Adams

WILMINGTON – Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) issued the following statement today in honor of his good friend Thurman Adams.

“This is a very sad day for Delaware. A longtime friend, a lifelong servant of the people, and a Sussex County icon, Thurman Adams will be sorely missed. When I was governor, I had the good fortune of working closely with Thurman on many issues. As a legislator and a business owner, Thurman worked tirelessly for the interests of Delaware’s agriculture and business communities. He also understood better than most Delaware’s pre-eminent role in the corporate world, and he had a fierce commitment to our state’s superior judiciary and to standing up for what he believed in most.

“Whether you agreed with Thurman’s politics or not, you respected him. Delaware is a far better place in which to live and work because of Thurman Adams, his stewardship and his steadfast leadership.

“I have fond memories of Thurman. He was often my partner in the egg-toss contest and my host on Governor’s Day at the State Fair. I loved spending the 4th of July with Thurman and his family after the Bethany Beach parade every year, to name just a few.

“The Executive Committee that he chaired never blocked a single nomination that I sent to the senate as governor. He served this state for 37 years, and for his service we will always be grateful.