U.S. Rep. Don Young, the longest-serving member of Alaska’s congressional delegation, has died at age 88, The Associated Press is reporting.
reported that Young “lost consciousness on a flight from Los Angeles to Seattle and couldn’t be resuscitated.”
Young, who was originally from California but moved to Alaska in 1959, was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1973, according to the . In 2013, he became both the longest-serving House Republican and member of Alaska’s congressional delegation, the news agency reported.Lawmakers from both political parties took to social media Friday night to pay tribute to Young. Here’s what they were saying:
First elected in 1973 during the Nixon Administration, Rep. Don Young was the dean of the Congress and the longest serving Republican in history. His fiercely independent voice for Alaska and one of a kind wit and character will be missed. Rest in peace, Don.Sad to hear the news of Don Young’s passing. Don was not just the Dean of the House, he was also a dear friend and a true legend of Congress.
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