THIS IS A PRESS RELEASE FROM THE OFFICE OF UNITED STATES SENATOR JAY ROCKEFELLER.

Washington, DC -- Senator Jay Rockefeller and his wife Sharon today announced the birth of their first grandson, John D. Rockefeller VI, who was born yesterday afternoon at 8 lb. 9 oz., and 23 in. long. Baby John is the son of John D. Rockefeller V, Jay and Sharon’s eldest child, and his wife Emily. John and Emily have two daughters, Laura Chandler Rockefeller (7 years old) and Sophia Percy Rockefeller (5 years old).

John D. Rockefeller VI is the fifth grandchild for Jay and Sharon. Two weeks ago, they announced the birth of their fourth grandchild, Lucille (Lucy) Natalia Wayne, the second daughter for Valerie and her husband Steve Wayne.

“This is such an exciting time for our family, and we’re thrilled to have another grandchild and our very first grandson," Jay and Sharon said. "We feel very fortunate to be celebrating the birth of another healthy grandchild and are grateful for all of the support and best wishes we’ve received.”

John D. Rockefeller V, also known as Jamie, is 38-years old and is finishing his PhD in American Literature at Johns Hopkins University. John and Emily married in June 1996 and reside in Baltimore, Maryland.