Betty Sutton: “I was deeply saddened today to hear of the passing of Congressman Paul Gillmor. As a freshman Member of this body, I…”

“I was deeply saddened today to hear of the passing of Congressman Paul Gillmor. As a freshman Member of this body, I haven't known Mr. Gillmor as long as some of my colleagues who have already spoken and who will, I'm sure, rise to speak in moments following my remarks. I did have occasion enough to spend time with Mr. Gillmor to know what a friendly and unpretentious and likeable man he was. And my thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Karen, and his family and his friends. I did have the opportunity to serve with Karen in the State legislature in Ohio. And Karen, as I said, you're in our thoughts and prayers. The State of Ohio and the United States Congress have lost a great friend. Paul Gillmor devoted his life to serving his community, his State and his Nation. From his service in the United States Air Force to his tireless efforts on behalf of the people of Ohio in Congress, Paul Gillmor always fought hard to make a difference in people's lives. We will all miss him greatly. And I am grateful for the opportunity to have known him even for the short time that I did.”