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Alaska Leaders Praise Ben Stevens After Recently Passing Away
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Photo Courtesy KTOO Former State Senator Ben Stevens with the iconic status of his father Sen. Ted Stevens, at the airport that bears his name. Ben Stevens died suddenly in October.
Alaska lawmakers and leaders have offered heartfelt praise for former Alaska Senate president Ben Steven, who died suddenly in October while hiking on the Kenai Peninsula. Stevens was most recently working as the vice president of external affairs and transportation for ConocoPhillips, after a long stint as chief of staff for Gov. Mike Dunlevy. He was formerly president of the Alaska Senate and is the son of the late U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens. U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski described Stevens as a friend who she said will be “genuinely missed.” “Ben was a friend of mine, a great dad and husband, and one who made Alaska a better place for us all,” Murkowski said on Twitter. “His sudden passing leaves a hole in our Alaskan fabric. Ben Stevens will … be genuinely missed.” ConocoPhillips President Erec Isaacson said in a statement released Friday that Stevens was a “valued leader” at the company and “leaves a significant legacy” in Alaska. “The entire ConocoPhillips family is deeply saddened by the sudden passing on Thursday evening of our friend and colleague, Ben Stevens. Our sympathies are with his
family and loved ones during this difficult time.” “Ben Stevens was a good friend of mine,” Gov. Dunleavy said on Twitter. “I will always cherish the time he was my Chief of Staff. His knowledge and political acumen were significant assets in my administration. Rose and I offer our prayers to Ben’s wife, Elizabeth, and the kids during this difficult time.” Stevens was a strong advocate for Alaska resource development and Alaska resource associations were unanimous in praise for him. “We are incredibly shocked and deeply saddened by Ben’s passing,” said Kara Moriarty, President and CEO of the Alaska Oil and Gas Association. “Ben loved Alaska and it didn’t matter if he was working in public service, on a commercial fishing boat, or as the VP of external affairs for ConocoPhillips, he was passionate about building a better, brighter future for our state. He will be sorely missed but leaves a legacy that will endure. Our heartfelt prayers go out to his wife Elizabeth, their children, the entire Stevens family, and his coworkers and colleagues.” — Ashlyn O’Hara of the Peninsula Clarion contributed to this story
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