STATEMENT OF THE CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION ON THE PASSING OF CONGRESSMAN ROBERT
January 2, 2005
Media Contact: Heather Wong / David Thomas, 202.225.3072
San Jose, CA — On behalf of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Robert T. Matsui:
"It is with profound sorrow that the California Democratic Congressional Delegation mourns the passing of our colleague, Bob Matsui. Californians, and indeed all Americans, are truly fortunate to have had a man like Bob Matsui in Congress. Bob served his beloved constituents with honor and embodied the best of what we all aspire to as public servants.
"Bob was a respected champion of America's seniors, and through his service on the House Ways & Means Committee, fought to protect Social Security. America is better off as a result of his work. We pledge to carry on Bob's commitment to Social Security with the same passion and dignity as he did during twenty-six years of Congressional service.
"In addition to being a well-known expert on Social Security and tax issues, Bob had a rare political acumen. He was committed to the values of the Democratic Party throughout his life, and most recently served as Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. We are truly grateful for his leadership in our Party.
"Bob served as a colleague and a trusted advisor to us and our House colleagues for more than two decades. But as we reflect back, our fondest memories will be Bob's friendship to us - both individually and as a Delegation. Bob's life and work will continue to be an inspiration for all of us.
"The Members of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation consider ourselves fortunate to have known Bob, even as he leaves us all too soon. We extend our deepest sympathies to his wife Doris, son Brian, daughter-in-law Amy and granddaughter Anna."
San Jose, CA — On behalf of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Robert T. Matsui:
"It is with profound sorrow that the California Democratic Congressional Delegation mourns the passing of our colleague, Bob Matsui. Californians, and indeed all Americans, are truly fortunate to have had a man like Bob Matsui in Congress. Bob served his beloved constituents with honor and embodied the best of what we all aspire to as public servants.
"Bob was a respected champion of America's seniors, and through his service on the House Ways & Means Committee, fought to protect Social Security. America is better off as a result of his work. We pledge to carry on Bob's commitment to Social Security with the same passion and dignity as he did during twenty-six years of Congressional service.
"In addition to being a well-known expert on Social Security and tax issues, Bob had a rare political acumen. He was committed to the values of the Democratic Party throughout his life, and most recently served as Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. We are truly grateful for his leadership in our Party.
"Bob served as a colleague and a trusted advisor to us and our House colleagues for more than two decades. But as we reflect back, our fondest memories will be Bob's friendship to us - both individually and as a Delegation. Bob's life and work will continue to be an inspiration for all of us.
"The Members of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation consider ourselves fortunate to have known Bob, even as he leaves us all too soon. We extend our deepest sympathies to his wife Doris, son Brian, daughter-in-law Amy and granddaughter Anna."
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