MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) released the following statement upon the death of former Louisiana governor Mike Foster:

“Mike Foster worked hard to create jobs and improve education across Louisiana. I had the privilege of serving in his administration and seeing firsthand why so many Louisianians admire him. Becky and I are incredibly sad about his passing, but we are so happy to have known him. We are praying for Alice and the entire Foster family.”