WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statement on the news that Chief U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Tennessee Pamela Reeves passed away at age 66.

“I am saddened to hear about the passing of Chief Judge Reeves. She was a fair and compassionate judge, and she will be greatly missed on the bench. I was grateful for her friendship and appreciated the professionalism she brought to the job. May she rest in peace.”