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Senate adjourns in memory of several community leaders and public servants
Summary
The Senate paused its business to hold adjourn-in-memory tributes to several recently deceased public figures and community members, with multiple senators delivering eulogies on the floor.
The California State Senate paused floor business to offer adjourn-in-memory tributes to several recently deceased public figures and community members.
Senator Padilla asked the Senate to adjourn in memory of Phil Collum, the assistant police chief of Chula Vista, describing his nearly 30-year career in law enforcement and community service, and noting survivors in the gallery. Senator Umberg requested adjournment in memory of Seth Hofstadter, a prominent California lawyer and judicial mentor who died at 102 and had a long legal career, including leadership roles in bar associations. Senator Wiener asked the Senate to adjourn in memory of chef Charles Phan, noting his contributions to Vietnamese-American cuisine and his restaurants’ national recognition. Senator Rubio and multiple colleagues led a tribute to Paul Gladfelty (also referenced on the floor as Paul Glatfelty), a longtime Sacramento government-relations figure known for mentoring, civic engagement and artistic pursuits; family members appeared in the gallery for multiple tributes.
Several senators offered personal recollections: Padilla recounted Collum’s community work and leadership; Umberg summarized Hofstadter’s legal career and public service; Wiener recalled Phan’s role in elevating Vietnamese cuisine and Slanted Door’s awards; and a series of senators described Gladfelty’s mentorship, artistry and family life. Colleagues asked that each name be brought forward to the desk so the Senate may memorialize them.
These tributes were presented as ceremonial adjournments in memory and did not involve policy votes or legislative action.
