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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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State
Rep. Frank Burns |
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Burns issues statement upon passing of U.S. Rep. John Murtha
HARRISBURG, Feb. 8 – State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria/Somerset, today issued the following statement upon the passing of U.S. Rep. John Murtha:
"I am deeply saddened upon hearing the news of Congressman Murtha's passing. Mr. Murtha was a decorated war veteran, a tenacious legislator and a champion for his constituents in the Greater Johnstown area.
"Mr. Murtha will be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones during this difficult time."
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