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Senate adjourns in memory of civic leaders and public figures including Andrea Shorter
Summary
The California State Senate adjourned in memory of Andrea Shorter, musician-activist Country Joe McDonald, and community leader Brenda Joe Martin; senators delivered tributes and the chamber asked that their names be memorialized in the record.
Several senators asked the Senate to adjourn in memory of recently deceased community leaders and public figures.
Senator Wiener urged the chamber to adjourn in memory of Andrea Shorter, describing her as a San Francisco LGBTQ advocate and longtime civic leader who served on local commissions and boards and noting her work with Equality California, the Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club, and other organizations. Senator Adegin asked that the Senate adjourn in memory of Country Joe McDonald, recounting his music career and ties to Berkeley and veterans' advocacy. Senator Hurtado requested adjournment in memory of Brenda Joe Martin (known as Beans), reviewing her local leadership, business work and community service.
Each request was presented for memorialization so the individuals' names could be entered in the Senate's permanent record.
