Statement from Senate President Steve Sweeney on the Death of Former State Senator William Schluter

TRENTON – My deepest sympathies to the family of former state Senator William “Bill” Schluter who passed away this morning. Over the span of more than three decades, Senator Schluter served in the Assembly and the Senate with honor and distinction.

He believed in the value of public service, he put progress ahead of partisanship and he was always willing to work with others with the selfless goals that served the needs of the public.     

He was a passionate advocate for ethical conduct in political life and a dedicated public servant. Senator Schluter represented what all of us who enter elected office aspire to be – honest and committed to making government work efficiently and effectively for all citizens.