ELEPHANT BUTTE— This morning we learned of the passing of former State Senator John Arthur Smith. In response, Senator Crystal Brantley (R-Elephant Butte) has issued the following statement:
“In Senator John Arthur Smith’s final speech on the floor of the Senate, he made a plea for the chamber to ‘move forward as friends—with dignity and honor.’
Today, I mourn the passing of my predecessor and friend, John Arthur Smith. Though we came from opposite ends of the political spectrum, we shared a positive vision for the future of New Mexico through fiscal prudence and economic opportunity. Our Luna County roots made us more alike than different. Today, I reflect on his legacy, reminded that moving forward as friends is still possible.
It is my sincere desire and goal to see his vision through. Though the Senate has moved progressively left, and short term in its spending priorities since his departure, I believe a better future is still ahead of us. Civility, respect, and collaboration—the John Arthur Smith way—is the path forward for the state of New Mexico.”
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