BURLINGTON, Vt., Jan. 10 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement after learning state Sen. Sally Fox died this morning:

“Today is a sad day for Vermont. I knew Sally Fox for many years as someone who, as a lawyer and legislator, worked diligently to improve the lives of the poor, the sick, and the disabled.  She will be greatly missed and I know her spirit will live on in the Legislature and throughout Vermont.”