TRENTON – Senate President Nick Scutari issued the following statement congratulating Senator-select Benjie Wimberly’s selection to represent the 35^th Legislative District in the New Jersey Senate:

“I want to congratulate Senator-select Wimberly on his successful selection and welcome him to the Senate. He will be a great addition to the Senate Majority who I know will continue to represent the residents of the 35^th District with distinction.

“As the former Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore he has a record of accomplishment in the Legislature where he has gained the respect of his colleagues in both houses. Benjie is both a strong leader and a team player. He has deep roots in his district where he is attuned to the needs of the communities he has represented for seven terms in the Assembly. He has demonstrated the ability to advance the policies that improve the quality of life for the residents of one of the most diverse districts in New Jersey. I know he will work hard to build on his record of success. I look forward to working with him.”