Former State Rep. Gerald McCormick has died at the age of 63 after battling ALS.
McCormick had served Hamilton County and Chattanooga constituents in the state House for 14 years.
“We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of our dear friend and esteemed Tennessee statesman, former State Rep. Gerald McCormick,” the Tennessee House Republican Caucus said in a statement on Thursday. “He was a dedicated public servant who lived his life with honor and distinction. As a United States Army veteran, legislator, and House Majority Leader, McCormick played a pivotal role in advancing the values and freedoms that make our state and our nation a beacon of success. We are profoundly grateful for his lifetime of service. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, his family and all who knew and loved him.”…