Capitol Hill mourns passing of Mia Love – Washington Examiner
mia Love, a former U.S. Congresswoman from utah and the first Black Republican woman to serve in the House, passed away at the age of 49 on Sunday after a prolonged battle with brain cancer that began in 2022. Following her death, numerous tributes were shared by colleagues, friends, and political leaders, highlighting her legacy as a trailblazer and dedicated public servant. Senators Mike Lee and tim Scott, along with former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, expressed their condolences and noted her contributions to the nation and her community. Love had recently published a book titled “Qualified: Finding Your Voice, Leading with Character, and Empowering Others,” emphasizing personal empowerment and leadership. She is survived by her husband and three children.
Mia Love, a former U.S. Congresswoman from Utah and the first Black Republican woman to serve in the House, passed away on Sunday at age 49 after a battle with brain cancer that began in 2022. Following her death, many tributes poured in from colleagues, friends, and former political leaders who praised her legacy as a trailblazer and committed public servant. Senators Mike Lee and Tim Scott, along with former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, expressed their condolences and emphasized her contributions to the nation and her community. Love had recently emphasized the importance of finding one’s voice and empowering others, a message reflected in her 2023 book titled “Qualified: Finding Your Voice, Leading with character, and Empowering Others.” She is survived by her husband and three children.
‘Trailblazer’ and ‘Patriot’: Capitol Hill mourns passing of Mia Love
Former Rep. Mia Love’s death Sunday prompted a swarm of condolences to her family from her former coworkers on Capitol Hill.
Love, 49, who had been battling brain cancer since 2022, was the first black Republican woman to serve in the House of Representatives.
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) said on X that Love’s death “leaves a deep, painful void.”
“Please join me in praying for the Love family and remembering Mia Love as a friend, trailblazer, congresswoman, wife, mother, and patriot,” Lee wrote. “May she rest in peace, and may the great things she worked for in this life inspire the people of Utah—and all Americans—to better serve each other, our families, and our country.”
“Mia’s legacy is one of faithful service and dedication to our nation and those she loved,” Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) wrote. “May the Lord draw near and comfort her family and friends in the days ahead.”
“As the first Black Republican woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, Mia’s legacy of courage, leadership, and unwavering dedication to her community will forever be remembered. Her contributions to public service and her commitment to uplifting others have left an indelible mark on this nation,” the Black Conservative Federation wrote. “Our thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time. She will be greatly missed.”
Former politicians also issued statements on Love’s behalf. Among them was former Rep. Paul Ryan, the Speaker of the House during Love’s time in Congress.
“Mia Love’s journey, growing up as the child of Haitian immigrants to serving in Congress, was one of a kind. @MiaBLove was committed to bettering the world around her & blazed an amazing trail for others to follow,” Ryan wrote. “Mia was a great friend & colleague. She will truly be missed.”
“Her energy, enthusiasm and wit made her a stand-out member of Congress. Her faith and fortitude made her a model for me and for countless others,” former Sen. Mitt Romney wrote of Love. “We will dearly miss you, Mia.”
“Mia Love served Utah and America with courage and grace. Her life made a difference for the Nation and she will be deeply missed,” former Vice President Mike Pence wrote. “@KarenPence and I are praying for her family, friends and all who admired this good and godly woman. God Bless Mia Love.”
In the final days of her life, Love penned a series of X posts and an opinion editorial encouraging others “to find and raise their voice.” It echoed the sentiment of her 2023 book Qualified: Finding Your Voice, Leading with Character, and Empowering Others.
FORMER REPUBLICAN CONGRESSWOMAN MIA LOVE DIES AFTER BRAIN CANCER BATTLE
“Raising dreamers and helping others learn to lead themselves is really the test for all of us. Such a commitment to raise and lead, changes children, transforms communities and empowers nations,” Love wrote.
Love is survived by her husband Jason and their three children, Alessa, Abigale, and Peyton.
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