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Author: Alfredo Casuso

SAN FRANCISCO PAYS TRIBUTE TO SENATOR DIANNE FEINSTEIN 

Friday, September 29, 2023 

Contact: Mayor’s Office of Communications, mayorspressoffice@sfgov.org  

SAN FRANCISCO PAYS TRIBUTE TO SENATOR DIANNE FEINSTEIN 

San Francisco City Hall and other city buildings will lower the American flag to half-staff in honor of the late Senator Dianne Feinstein beginning Friday, September 29 through October 1. 

Additionally, residents and visitors are invited to sign their condolence messages in City Hall’s Fourth Floor South Gallery on Friday, September 29, between 12 and 4 p.m.  

We will not be able to accept mementos, flowers or other gifts. 

Mayor Breed’s remarks on the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein 

“Dianne Feinstein was an icon and a trailblazer. She was a fierce and unrelenting champion for our City, our State, and our Country.   

As Mayor of San Francisco, she bravely led this City out of dark, difficult times, lifting the spirits and hopes of so many who felt lost in the wake of tragedy. As the first woman to serve as Mayor, she showed everyone growing up in this city, including me, what could be accomplished by a strong and determined leader. Dianne Feinstein didn’t just break glass ceilings. She opened up new horizons. 

As a Senator, she fought for the health, safety, and prosperity of everyone in California and the United States of America. She was a fierce and principled national leader who never backed down from a fight, while also working across divisions to bring people together and make meaningful change.   

My sympathies and prayers go out to her entire family and all San Franciscans who loved and admired her. Her dedication to public service was only exceeded by her love for San Francisco, and this City loved her back. Her legacy as one of San Francisco’s true leaders will be admired for generations to come.  

Simply put, there will never be another Dianne Feinstein.”  

Statement from the Flood Corporation on Diane Feinstein’s death

“Dianne Feinstein was a longtime friend of the family and a dedicated public servant to San Francisco – a City she loved. We mourn her legacy but celebrate her legacy and many meaningful contributions to the City.”
— Karin Flood, President of the Flood Corporation

Statement from the Hotel Council of San Francisco on Diane Feinstein’s death

“As a member of the Board of Supervisors, a healing presence following the assassinations of George Moscone and Harvey Milk and as San Francisco Mayor and groundbreaking United States Senator, Dianne Feinstein has been our city’s ambassador to the world and a tireless advocate for our hotel and hospitality workers. Our thoughts are with her family today, and her many close friends from decades of work.”
— Alex Bastian, President & CEO Hotel Council of San Francisco

Statement from Union Square Alliance on Diane Feinstein’s death

“Dianne Feinstein was an American icon and trailblazer. Working tirelessly with historic preservationists and community leaders during her mayoralty, she ensured the future of San Francisco’s iconic landmarks, like our beloved Cable Car. As a Senator, she continued her love for and dedication to her home town. She has secured her place in the heart of San Francisco.”
— Marisa Rodriguez, CEO Union Square Alliance

“Over the Edge” a one-of-a-kind event

Media contact:
Kelly Chamberlin
(415) 336-4332
kelly@chamberlinpr.com

MEDIA ADVISORY/COVERAGE REQUEST:
Saturday, September 23

WHO:
The Westin St. Francis, The Aneurysm and AVM Foundation (TAAF), and the Union Square Alliance are hosting

WHAT:
“Over the Edge,” a one-of-a-kind event where participants rappel 150 feet down the side of the Westin St. Francis Hotel’s 14-story Landmark Building on Union Square. 

WHEN:
Saturday, September 23
8am – 5pm

WHERE:
Westin St. Francis Hotel
Union Square San Francisco

WHY:
The goal of the event is to raise $100,000 for life-saving research for brain aneurysms, AVM, and stroke awareness.