Fragrance Creators Statement Mourning the Passing of Rep. Jackie Walorski

WASHINGTON, DC—Fragrance Creators Association and its member company Lebermuth issued the following statement following the announcement of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski’s passing:

Farah K. Ahmed, President and CEO, Fragrance Creators: “Fragrance Creators mourns the death of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski and the two members of her staff, Zachery Potts and Emma Thomson, who so tragically lost their lives yesterday. A member of the Congressional Fragrance Caucus and recipient of our 2019 Fragrance Creators Legislator of the Year Award, Rep. Walorski was a champion of ensuring the growth of a responsible industry that delivers positive impacts for people and the planet. We extend our condolences to her family as well as the families of her staffers and to her Congressional colleagues and constituents.”

Rob Brown, Owner, Lebermuth: “Congresswoman Walorski was a strong “salt of the Earth” leader and competitor, supportive of small businesses, and a Hoosier through and through. She cared deeply about her constituents and she and her staff were often in contact.Indiana has lost a local icon and a passionate public servant but her legacy of finding commonsense solutions will remain. All of us at Lebermuth extend our most heartfelt sympathies.”

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Fragrance Creators Association is the trade association representing the majority of fragrance manufacturing in North America. We also represent fragrance-related interests along the value chain. Learn more at: www.fragrancecreators.org and www.fragranceconservatory.com

Contact: Malory Todd

mtodd@fragrancecreators.org