State Sen. Dorcena Forry stepping down to take a job with John Fish

Linda Dorcena Forry announced today she formally resigns tomorrow to become a vice president at Fish's Suffolk Construction.

Dorcena Forry, then a state representative from Dorchester, won her senate seat in 2013 over two challengers from South Boston, becoming the first black senator to ever represent the district that includes that neighborhood.

In a statement, she said:

The foundation of my public service career has revolved around creating opportunity and access and giving a voice to those who have none and this work will continue for the rest for my life.

After much consideration, I proudly joined Suffolk’s Leadership Team as Vice President of Northeast Region, Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations. During this time of reflection, it has reaffirmed what I have always known, that there is nothing more precious or important than family. For me this is my four young children and my husband Bill. It is also my parents, who filled our home with love and laughter and now I watch in awe as my 80 year old mother cares for my father who is living with Alzheimer's. Also it is sitting quietly with my 103 year old grandmother in my childhood home in Dorchester. They have all sacrificed so much to make me who I am; it is now my turn to truly put them first.

She added:

I am excited to begin the next chapter in my family’s story by joining Suffolk, an organization at the forefront of economic growth and social activism in Boston and nationally. John Fish is someone whom I admire and trust as a business and philanthropic leader. Under John’s leadership, Suffolk has established a long history of civic engagement and I look forward to being part of the team and helping Suffolk to continue to make a positive difference in our communities and make an impact on future generations.