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Sokola & Hocker: Castle’s legacy embodies the best of “the Delaware Way”

August 14, 2025
News Press Release

DOVER —On Thursday afternoon, Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola and Senate Minority Leader Gerald Hocker have issued the following joint statement:

“In a time when our state and our nation feel so deeply divided, we come together to honor the memory of Mike Castle.

Former Governor and Congressman Castle was not just a leader in the Delaware Republican Party, but has long been revered as a distinguished statesman by those across the political spectrum. 

His legacy of public service embodies the best of what “the Delaware Way” has had to offer our state over the years: responsive leadership, mutual respect, and a willingness to collaborate with anyone on behalf of the people of Delaware. 

He will be sorely missed by many, but his legacy will live on.”

Sen. Sokola served in the General Assembly under Governor Castle from November 1990 – January 1993. 

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