Joe Cunningham: “with the passing of Tillie Fowler, America has lost a great American, dedicated public servant, and friend to many. Ms.…”

“with the passing of Tillie Fowler, America has lost a great American, dedicated public servant, and friend to many. Ms. Fowler's distinguished career in public service started as a legislative assistant to Representative Robert J. Stephens, Jr. For the next 37 years, Ms. Fowler served our Nation in many different capacities culminating in her election as a Republican representative in Congress. I had the honor of serving with Ms. Fowler on the Armed Service Committee. I have not known a stronger supporter of national defense, those who serve in the military, and their families. After leaving Congress, Ms. Fowler remained dedicated to our country. She has done extraordinary work helping lead the commission reviewing sexual harassment at our Nation's military academies. I am pleased that we were able to continue our professional working relationship when Tillie left Congress, and that we were still in touch this year working on mutual issues of interest for the San Diego Airport Authority. Tillie K. Fowler was not just a colleague, she was a friend. She will truly be missed, by me and a grateful Nation.”