    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2007, Book II)]
    [December 15, 2007]
    [Page 1555]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Death of Representative Julia M. Carson
    December 15, 2007

        Laura and I are saddened by the death of
    Representative Julia Carson. Throughout her decade of service in the
    U.S. House of Representatives and her nearly 20 years in the Indiana
    General Assembly, Representative Carson served her constituents in
    Indianapolis with passion and commitment. She was revered as a champion
    for building strong and safe communities, working to end homelessness,
    improving financial literacy for all Americans, and helping her
    constituents achieve and maintain the dream of homeownership.
        Julia was a dedicated and admired public servant who will be missed
    by her many friends and colleagues both at home in Indiana and in our
    Nation's Capital. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and
    friends.