Jane’s passing is a terrible loss for so many people. A loss for the people of District 18, who she served ably and honorably as our delegate in Annapolis. A loss for her fellow delegates, who saw in her the model of what they ought to be: a public servant whose commitment to getting things done outweighed any need to trumpet her own accomplishments. A loss for environmentalists across the state, who had in Jane Lawton a knowledgeable and capable ally. And a loss for those of us who were lucky enough to consider her our friend as well as our delegate.
I never had a conversation with Jane where we didn’t end up laughing over something. Being with her was a joy.
Jane, we will miss you.
