It is with a heavy heart that I express great sadness over the passing of Commissioner Jewel Ware. It's not often you meet someone as dedicated to serving the community as Commissioner Ware. She was more than a fellow elected official; she was a great friend. Commissioner Ware made it her priority to serve those who were often forgotten, ensuring everyone's voice was heard. She represented the senior community in her district with great honor and expressed true love for them. She considered them members of her family. Her purpose was to serve, and her reach was vast. We can keep her memory alive by serving our community with the passion she so consistently displayed. My wife Badriyyah and I offer our thoughts and prayers to her family, loved ones, and her entire district.