Stephen J. Solarz

1940–2010 (age 70)

Politician

Biography

Stephen J. Solarz served New York's 13th Congressional District with a fearless commitment to human rights, good government, and forward-looking foreign policy. His work in Congress reflected both the diversity of his Brooklyn constituency and his own hunger to engage with the wider world.

Solarz became known as a voice for democracy abroad and a broker of bipartisan solutions at home, helping to shape strategic relationships in Asia and beyond. His advocacy and tenacity remain part of his legacy at Congressional Cemetery.

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