[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.