U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement on the passing of Dr. William C. Bosher, Jr.:

“I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Dr. Bill Bosher, a career public servant who started as a classroom teacher, served as public school chief for Henrico and Chesterfield counties, and also served as Virginia’s Superintendent of Public Instruction. Bill Bosher was a thoughtful policymaker and effective administrator. He demonstrated a lifelong commitment to the power of quality public schools to create opportunities for all of Virginia’s young people. I offer my condolences to his family, friends and many colleagues,” Senator Warner said.