    [Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 43, Number 36 (Monday, September 10, 2007)]
    [Page 1181]
    [Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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    Statement on the Death of Representative Paul Gillmor

    September 6, 2007

        Congressman Paul Gillmor's life was an extraordinary example to
    service and leadership. From working as an Air Force judge advocate
    during the Vietnam war to championing legislation in the halls of
    Congress, Paul devoted his career to strengthening his State and his
    nation. He was a good man and dedicated public servant who represented
    the people of Ohio with distinction for four decades. In Ohio, he served
    as president of the State senate for three general assemblies. In
    Washington, Paul was well respected for his leadership of a wide range
    of issues before the House Financial Services and Energy and Commerce
    Committees. We will always remain grateful for his service.
        Laura and I are deeply saddened by his death. We pray for his wife,
    Karen, and their family.