    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2008, Book II)]
    [August 20, 2008]
    [Page 1156]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Death of Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones
    August 20, 2008

        Laura and I are saddened by the death of
    Chairwoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones.
        As a proud lifelong resident of Ohio's 11th District, she devoted
    her career to serving her community at both the State and national
    levels. She was an effective legislator who was dedicated to helping
    small businesses, improving local schools, expanding job opportunities
    for Ohioans, and ensuring that more of them have access to health care.
    After making history as the first African American woman elected to
    Congress from Ohio, the Congresswoman worked to expand the rights of all
    Americans. Our Nation is grateful for her service.
        Our thoughts and prayers are with her son Mervyn Leroy Jones
    II and the rest of her family.