Following is a statement from Senate Majority Conference Leader Vin Gopal

“I have known George Helmy for over a decade and I am very pleased with this appointment made by Governor Murphy. George is someone who has valued relationships and responsiveness – which was a major part of his success when working for the late Senator Lautenberg and for Senator Booker. I congratulate and thank the Governor on making an outstanding appointment for Chief-of-Staff and look forward to working with the Governor’s Office on moving our state forward.”