Sen. Lisa Brown, D-Spokane, Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen, D-Camano Island, and Sen. Brian Hatfield, D-Raymond have released the following statement on the passing of former 19^th District senator and Senate Majority Leader Sid Snyder:

"Washington state has lost one of its greatest leaders and we have lost a friend and mentor. The guidance of Sid Snyder helped shape the course of our lives, but more importantly, it provided support and leadership for the people of Washington. His vision and his skills of compromise helped bridge partisan gaps and get things done for the betterment of his district and his state while providing a steady hand on the caucus during challenging times. He was a great man and a great public servant and we will miss him tremendously. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to his wife, Bette, who was such a part of everything he did, and his children."