NJ DOBI Commissioner Statement on Passing of Former Governor Dick Codey
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The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance released a statement from Commissioner Justin Zimmerman on January 12, 2026, mourning the passing of former Governor Dick Codey. The statement highlighted Codey's dedication to public service and his work on mental health policy.
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New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Justin Zimmerman issued a statement on January 12, 2026, expressing sadness over the passing of former Governor Dick Codey. The statement acknowledged Codey's lifetime of service to New Jersey, particularly his advocacy for mental health policy, and emphasized his commitment to compassion, dignity, and empathy in leadership.
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| ## **News
Release** | **New Jersey Department
of
Banking and Insurance
Commissioner Justin Zimmerman** |
| For Immediate Release:
January 12, 2026 | For Further Information:
Dawn Thomas - E-mail
Nancy Kearney - E-mail
(609) 292-5064 |
| | ### Statement from Commissioner Zimmerman on the Passing of Former Governor Dick Codey | | ### Statement from Commissioner Zimmerman on the Passing of Former Governor Dick Codey |
| ### Statement from Commissioner Zimmerman on the Passing of Former Governor Dick Codey | |
| | TRENTON — New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Justin Zimmerman today released the following statement on the passing of Governor Dick Codey:
“I am saddened by the loss of Governor Codey, who devoted a lifetime to serving the people of New Jersey. With an unwavering commitment to standing up for the underdog, his work to advance mental health policy reflected a deep belief in compassion, dignity, and the importance of caring for one another. We learned from his example that leadership is rooted in empathy and integrity. New Jersey is better because of his service, and his impact will be felt for generations. My thoughts are with his family, loved ones, and all who were touched by Governor Codey’s remarkable life as a public servant.” | | TRENTON — New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Justin Zimmerman today released the following statement on the passing of Governor Dick Codey:
“I am saddened by the loss of Governor Codey, who devoted a lifetime to serving the people of New Jersey. With an unwavering commitment to standing up for the underdog, his work to advance mental health policy reflected a deep belief in compassion, dignity, and the importance of caring for one another. We learned from his example that leadership is rooted in empathy and integrity. New Jersey is better because of his service, and his impact will be felt for generations. My thoughts are with his family, loved ones, and all who were touched by Governor Codey’s remarkable life as a public servant.” |
| TRENTON — New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Justin Zimmerman today released the following statement on the passing of Governor Dick Codey:
“I am saddened by the loss of Governor Codey, who devoted a lifetime to serving the people of New Jersey. With an unwavering commitment to standing up for the underdog, his work to advance mental health policy reflected a deep belief in compassion, dignity, and the importance of caring for one another. We learned from his example that leadership is rooted in empathy and integrity. New Jersey is better because of his service, and his impact will be felt for generations. My thoughts are with his family, loved ones, and all who were touched by Governor Codey’s remarkable life as a public servant.” | |
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