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Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Expresses Condolences on the Death of Clifford Jones

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Governor Edward G. Rendell today issued the following statement expressing condolences on the death of Clifford Jones of Hampden Township, Cumberland County, who served under the administrations of numerous former governors and was a civic leader in central Pennsylvania:

"Cliff was the ultimate public servant who worked for the benefit of Pennsylvania citizens under six governors, in numerous roles, including several Cabinet positions. Early in my administration, Cliff headed the Governor's Action Team — a position at which he excelled — and helped launch Pennsylvania's remarkable economic recovery.

"His environmental advocacy earned him the Fox Calhoun Award from the Pennsylvania Resources Council in 2006 for protecting and repairing the environment. And, he was named 'Conservationist of the Year' by the Central Pennsylvania Conservancy.

"He also worked tirelessly for Pennsylvania's military installations by serving as co-chairman of the Pennsylvania Base Development Committee from 1996 through 2005. I have no doubt that Cliff's leadership on this committee was paramount to maintaining so many jobs in Pennsylvania during the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process. As recognition of Cliff's service, he received the Pennsylvania Meritorious Service Medal.

"At the 108th Pennsylvania Society dinner last December, Cliff was recognized with the Society's Distinguished Citizen of the Commonwealth Award. It was a well-deserved tribute to his lifetime of service. I will miss Cliff's leadership, experience and service — as will all of Pennsylvania."

The Rendell administration is committed to creating a first-rate public education system, protecting our most vulnerable citizens and continuing economic investment to support our communities and businesses. To find out more about Governor Rendell's initiatives and to sign up for his weekly newsletter, visit www.governor.state.pa.us.

CONTACT:

Chuck Ardo

717-783-1116

SOURCE Pennsylvania Office of the Governor

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