'It's with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce Congressman Don Young (R-AK), the Dean of the House and revered champion for Alaska, passed away today while traveling home to Alaska,' the statement said.
Congressman Don Young, the dean of the House, has died, his office confirmed Friday. He has served in the House for nearly half a century.
"It's with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce Congressman Don Young , the Dean of the House and revered champion for Alaska, passed away today while traveling home to Alaska to be with the state and people that he loved," the statement said."His beloved wife Anne was by his side." Among other things, Young was famous for his"Alaskan of the week" presentation, which took place at the end of every week and featured an Alaskan who was doing something noteworthy or good for the community.
"Every day, I try to do something for somebody and some group," Young once said, according to his office."And every day I try to learn something new. We all go into the ground the same way. The only thing we leave behind are our accomplishments."
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