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Hon. Joseph M. Hoeffel: “I have the sad task of informing my colleagues that my predecessor, Gus Yatron, passed away unexpectedly early this…”

On the recordMarch 13, 2003
I have the sad task of informing my colleagues that my predecessor, Gus Yatron, passed away unexpectedly early this morning. Gus Yatron dedicated his entire life to public service, first serving as a school director for the Reading School District, and then serving in the Pennsylvania State House and in the Pennsylvania State Senate. He served with distinction in the halls of Congress for 24 years. During Gus Yatron's years of public service, he helped thousands of people and was respected by all the colleagues that he served with. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Millie; his daughter, Theana; his son, George; and to his grandchildren.
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Hon. Joseph M. Hoeffel
Pennsylvania
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Honoring the late Congressman Gus Yatron following his unexpected passing.

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