Bob Dole: “This April will mark the fourth anniversary of the untimely passing of our friend and colleague, John Heinz. And those…”

“This April will mark the fourth anniversary of the untimely passing of our friend and colleague, John Heinz. And those of us who were privileged to serve with this remarkable public servant continue to miss his friendship and his leadership. Many of John's friends gathered last Thursday in Statuary Hall for the presentation of the first Heinz Awards. These awards were established by Teresa Heinz and the Heinz Family Foundation, and will be awarded to individuals who have made a difference in five issue areas where John was most active. It was a very moving and inspiring ceremony, and it reminded us again that, as John Heinz proved throughout his career, good people can do great things.”