(MINEOLA, N.Y.) – On Tuesday, Feb. 4, former Nassau County Legislature Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves died at age 90. Following her passing, Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D – Glen Cove) issued the following statement:
“The members of the Legislative Minority Caucus were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former colleague Norma Gonsalves,” Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D – Glen Cove) said. “Norma served her community with great passion and intensity for nearly two decades as a Legislator and seven years as Presiding Officer, and we extend our deepest condolences and prayers to her family and loved ones as they continue to grieve her loss.”