Late California Sen.Dianne Feinstein, whodied last week at the age of 90, is lying in state at the San Francisco City Hall on Wednesday, as her closest colleagues and loved ones join the public in paying their respects.
Former House speaker and fellow San Franciscan Nancy Pelosi attended with her family, smiling toward Feinstein and hugging the casket. San Francisco Mayor London Breed also spent a moment with Feinstein, who was the city’s mayor from 1978 to 1988, in the rotunda.
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Pelosi and Senate Majority LeaderChuck Schumerare slated to speak at the service, and all memorial events are beinglive streamed.
Dianne Feinstein’s son-in-law Rick Mariano and daughter Katherine Feinstein greet the body of the late senator at San Francisco City Hall on Oct. 4, 2023.Jessica Christian-Pool/Getty
Jessica Christian-Pool/Getty
“Sadly, Senator Feinstein passed away last night at her home in Washington, D.C. Her passing is a great loss for so many, from those who loved and cared for her to the people of California that she dedicated her life to serving," read a statement from Feinstein’s office.
An American flag hangs outside San Francisco City Hall before Sen. Dianne Feinstein lies in state on Oct. 4, 2023.David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty
David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty
It continued: “She left a legacy that is undeniable and extraordinary. There is much to say about who she was and what she did, but for now, we are going to grieve the passing of our beloved boss, mentor and friend.”
Florida Rep.Maxwell Frost— theyoungest member of Congressand a former organizer for March for Our Lives — acknowledged Feinstein’s contributions to mitigating gun violence on X (formerly Twitter).
“Senator Dianne Feinstein was a champion for Gun Violence Prevention that broke barriers at all levels of government,” he wrote. “We wouldn’t have had an assault weapons ban if it wasn’t for Senator Feinstein and due to her tireless work, we will win it back. May her memory be a blessing.”
Hillary Clinton and Dianne Feinstein embrace during a San Francisco fundraiser in October 2016.BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images
BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images
Former Secretary of StateHillary Clinton, who called Feinstein a “friend” in her own tribute on Friday morning, wrote that the politician “blazed trails for women in politics and found a life’s calling in public service. I’ll miss her greatly as a friend and colleague and send my condolences to all who loved her."
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“There’s no better example of her skillful legislating and sheer force of will than when she turned passion into purpose, and led the fight to ban assault weapons,” PresidentJoe Bidenwrote in astatement. “Dianne made her mark on everything from national security to the environment to protecting civil liberties. She’s made history in so many ways, and our country will benefit from her legacy for generations.”
While in the Senate, Feinstein worked with six U.S. presidents: George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
In January of 2009, shemade historyas the first woman to preside over a U.S. presidential inauguration, doing so for Obama.
source: people.com
