Sen. Vincent J. Fumo
 

District Office

1208 Tasker Street
Phila, PA 19148
215-468-3866

Harrisburg Office

545 Main Capitol
Hbg, PA 17120
717-787-5662

 





  

________________NEWS RELEASE
State Senator
VINCENT J. FUMO

1st Senatorial District
Democratic Appropriations Committee Chairman
Room 545 Main Capitol, Harrisburg PA 17120
Internet Website: www.fumo.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:  GARY TUMA
PHONE: 717-787-5662

FUMO ISSUES STATEMENT ON DEATH OF GOVERNOR CASEY

HARRISBURG, May 31, 2000 -- State Senator Vincent J. Fumo (D-Philadelphia) issued the following statement today on the death last night of former Governor Robert P. Casey.

"Governor Casey was a man of great personal courage, and the courage of his convictions. We agreed and disagreed at various times, but I knew that the positions he took were always based on his sincere beliefs. It could be frustrating when he was against you, but when he was with you there was no more dependable ally. 

"More than anything, he cared about all Pennsylvanians, no matter how strong or powerful. He was in politics to help people. That's what drove him to succeed, and Pennsylvania is a much better place today for his having been governor.

"My prayers go out to Ellen and his family."

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Copyright 2000 Sen. Vincent J. Fumo