Kennedy issues statement on the passing of Sybil Morial

MADISONVILLE, La. - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today released the following statement on the passing of Sybil Morial, the first African-American First Lady of New Orleans and civil rights trailblazer.

"Sybil Morial lived a life of love, courage and service and worked every day to make the promise of America a reality," said Kennedy.