Carolyn McCarthy, a former congresswoman and dedicated advocate against gun violence, has died at the age of 81. Following the tragic 1993 Long Island Rail Road massacre, in which her husband was killed and her son injured, McCarthy turned her grief into action, serving nearly two decades in Congress while pushing for significant gun reform measures, including universal background checks.
McCarthy’s impact was recognized earlier this year when former President Joe Biden awarded her the Presidential Citizens Medal, an honor accepted by her granddaughter. In mourning her passing, Rep. Laura Gillen emphasized the importance of continuing McCarthy’s legacy in the fight against gun violence, urging communities to honor her work and commitment to safer environments for families.
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