    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2008, Book II)]
    [September 18, 2008]
    [Pages 1210-1211]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Death of Carlos Marin
    September 18, 2008

        I am deeply saddened by the tragic death of Carlos Marin, a
    dedicated public servant who died while fulfilling his responsibilities
    as United States Commissioner of the International Boundary and Water
    Commission, United States and Mexico. Carlos Marin was an accomplished
    engineer and capable leader who achieved the American Dream while
    serving at the Commission for over two decades. He quickly rose through
    the ranks as he worked hard to effectively apply the boundary and water
    treaties between our country and Mexico. I appreciate his efforts to
    protect our Nation's interests, raise agency morale, and establish solid
    and transparent relationships with his Mexican counterparts. I am
    honored that he served in my administration.
        My thoughts and prayers are with his wife Rosa Alva and the entire Marin family.
        Mexican Commissioner Arturo Herrera, Jake
    Brisbin, Jr., and Matthew Peter
    Juneau were also killed in this tragic
    plane crash. Their families are also in our thoughts and prayers during
    this difficult time.

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    Note: The statement referred to Jake Brisbin, Jr., executive director,
    Rio Grande Council of Governments; and pilot Matthew Peter Juneau.