Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY), Ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on the passing of Rep. C.W. Bill Young (R-FL):
"I am so saddened by the passing of my friend Bill Young. For more than 40 years, he served his district strongly and effectively. In a time when political culture too often devolves into hostility and compromise is a dirty word, Bill Young was always a gentleman and consistently sought to reach across the aisle, particularly on issues related to our men and women in uniform and veterans.
"My deepest sympathies are with his wife Beverly. Bill will be missed deay by Democrats and Republicans, especially on the Appropriations Committee, and his accomplishments will not be forgotten."
Source: U.S. Department of HCA
