It is with profound sadness and a great sense of loss that we share the passing of our own Statesman Dr. David Schwartzman. David transitioned in the loving arms of his life partner Joanne Fleming, today (July 1) around 2:38 pm.
David was a strong DC Statehood proponent, committed to social justice and equality for everyone. He used all of his brilliant mind to further causes he believed in with all that he had. He ran for DC Council multiple times on the DC Statehood Green ticket and was a tireless party organizer.
David was Professor Emeritus in the Department of Biology at Howard University. For a glimpse of his visionary ecological optimism, visit his Solar Utopia web site (https://solarutopia.org/), created with his son Peter Schwartzman, Mayor of Galesburg, Illinois.
The DC Statehood Green Party is forever in David's debt and will continue the fight. We extend our thoughts and condolences to Joanne and to David's family. Further details on his memorial service are forthcoming.
~ DC Statehood Party