    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1995, Book II)]
    [September 18, 1995]
    [Pages 1373-1374]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Death of Helen McLarty
    September 18, 1995

        Hillary and I were deeply saddened to learn of the death of a
    wonderful woman and good family friend, Helen McLarty.
        I have known Helen McLarty my entire life. She was an exemplary
    citizen and a devoted wife and mother. Like my own mother, she fought a
    long battle against cancer with courage

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    and perseverance. Throughout her illness, she was a constant source of
    strength to all of those around her.
        In addition to the love and support she gave to her family, Helen
    McLarty was a remarkable citizen whose contributions to her community--
    as the first woman to serve on the Arkansas Industrial Development
    Commission and as a partner with her husband in building the McLarty
    Companies into one of the region's largest transportation firms--will
    not be forgotten.
        Our thoughts and prayers are with Helen's sons, Mack and Bud
    McLarty, her grandchildren, and the rest of her family and friends
    during this difficult time.