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PA Sec. McGinty Comments on Passing of Cliff Jones

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Kathleen A. McGinty today issued the following statement regarding the passing of Clifford Jones of Hampden Township, Cumberland County:

"Pennsylvania has lost a good friend and a cherished and devoted public servant. After more than four decades in public service, Cliff will be remembered for his innumerous contributions to the commonwealth and to central Pennsylvania.

"I came to know Cliff early in Governor Rendell's administration, and will always be grateful to him for his insight and counsel.

"Cliff was a champion for the environment. A guiding principle throughout his professional life was that environmental protection and good economic policy could work hand-in-hand. As secretary of the Department of Environmental Resources under Governor Thornburgh, it was Cliff's leadership that helped the commonwealth respond effectively to the crisis at Three Mile Island in 1979.

"On behalf of the Department of Environmental Protection, I offer our deepest condolences to his family."

CONTACT:

Michael Smith

(717) 787-1323

SOURCE Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

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