U.S. Senator from Virginia Mark Warner issued a statement Saturday afternoon upon learning of the death of long-time Northern Virginia political leader Vincent Callahan. The following is the Warner statement in full:

“I am saddened by the death of my friend, longtime Delegate Vince Callahan. Over 40 years of service in the House of Delegates, Vince did so much to strengthen the quality of life and the variety of educational and cultural opportunities across Northern Virginia. His support and leadership were key to the growth of George Mason University, Northern Virginia Community College, and the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts. When I had the honor of serving as Virginia Governor, I relied upon Vince for his sharp intellect and his bipartisan approach to fiscal responsibility. I was proud to call Vince Callahan a friend, and I extend my deepest personal condolences and respect to his wife, Yvonne, and their family.”