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News Release

Contact:    Robin Maxey                                                                  August 8, 2011
                   (503) 986-1605   
robin.maxey@state.or.us

Senate President Reacts to Death of Legislator,
Governor, Senator Mark O. Hatfield

Statement by Senate President Peter Courtney

“Senator Hatfield’s legacy represents governing the way it ought to be – with a focus on solutions rather than sound bites. Even as he was making history as a legislator, our governor and U.S Senator, he recognized the importance of Oregon’s heritage. He knew that without our history, we would have no soul, no spirit. Today, Senator Hatfield is our history. He was and always will be the soul and spirit of Oregon and her people.”