[Comm-Council] FW: NEWS RELEASE: Statement by Governor Ted Kulongoski on the Passing of Lenn Hannon

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From: GOV Press [mailto:Governors.Press at das.state.or.us] 
Sent: Friday, April 02, 2010 11:09 AM
Subject: NEWS RELEASE: Statement by Governor Ted Kulongoski on the
Passing of Lenn Hannon 

 

 

 

Theodore R. Kulongoski

Governor

          

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 2, 2010

 

Media Contacts:

Anna Richter Taylor, 503-378-6169

Jillian Schoene, 503-378-5040

Rem Nivens, 503-378-6496

 

Statement by Governor Ted Kulongoski on the Passing of Lenn Hannon 

 

(Salem) - "Last night Oregon lost a true leader whose dedication to the
people of our state was fearless, constant and unstinting.

 

"Lenn Hannon was a tireless champion for his district and for Oregon
during thirty years of distinguished service in the Oregon Senate.
Senator Hannon was justly proud of his contributions to the creation of
the Oregon Health Plan and was a fierce advocate for health care and
Oregon's working families. His advocacy for the interests of Oregon's
community college and public university students made him a strong
supporter of the Oregon Opportunity Grant program. Lenn Hannon's service
in the Senate was capped by his co-chairmanship of the Joint Ways and
Means Committee in 2001. In that year, he helped craft a budget that
continued Oregon's investments in education, public safety and human
services.

 

"But beyond his record in the legislature, Lenn Hannon was a person who
was respected by all of those who new him. He told it to you straight,
something that was always appreciated by those who worked with him, even
when they didn't necessarily agree on the issue.

 

"Leaders like Lenn Hannon don't come along often enough in Oregon. He
will be remembered for his hard work and service for his community and
his state. Oregon will forever be better because of his leadership and
he will be missed by all who knew and worked with him."

 

 

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