Van Hollen Statement On The Passing Of Abe Pollin

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Van Hollen Statement On The Passing Of Abe Pollin

"The Washington, D.C. region -- and our entire nation -- has suffered an enormous loss with the passing of Abe Pollin, and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this difficult time. A successful businessman, he was the owner of the NBA's Washington Wizards, the NHL's Washington Capitals, and the WNBA's Washington Mystics. But what truly distinguished Abe Pollin was his unwavering commitment to this community and his tireless public service to the region he called home.

"Abe Pollin loved Washington, D.C. and was dedicated to seeing it thrive. When building the Verizon Center, he didn't just want a facility that would be state-of-the-art, he wanted to revitalize a community and invest in his city -- and there is no question of his success.

"Abe dedicated countless hours and resources to this community. From feeding the hungry and sheltering the poor, to providing college scholarships and working with the Salvation Army, Abe Pollin touched many lives and contributed generously to causes that made a difference in people's lives. He will be deeply missed"

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