[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1992, Book I)] [January 21, 1992] [Page 123] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov][[Page 123]] Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Death of Rose Bowen January 21, 1992 The President and Mrs. Bush extend their sympathies to former Secretary of Health and Human Services Otis Bowen upon the death of his wife, Rose. As a member of the Cabinet in the Reagan administration, Secretary and Mrs. Bowen became close friends of the Bush family. President Bush spoke with Secretary Bowen today to express his sympathies.