    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2006, Book II)]
    [November 26, 2006]
    [Pages 2119-2120]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Deaths of Frank Madla, Mary
    Cruz, and Aleena Jimenez
    November 26, 2006

        Laura and I are deeply saddened by the deaths
    of Frank Madla, his mother-in-law, Mary Cruz, and his granddaughter,
    Aleena Jimenez. Frank was a dedicated public servant who devoted more
    than three decades of his life to serving his State and all its people
    in the Texas house and senate. Frank never hesitated to reach across

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    party lines to do what was best for his fellow Texans, and I was proud
    to work with him when I was Governor. Texas has lost a fine man. Laura
    and I pray for the full and speedy recovery of Frank's wife,
    Helen. We send our deepest sympathies to the
    entire family for their loss.