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King County Executive
Dow Constantine

King County Executive mourns the passing of former House Speaker Tom Foley

October 18, 2013

Summary

King County Executive Dow Constantine today mourned the passing of former Congressman and Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Tom Foley.

Story

King County Executive Dow Constantine today mourned the passing of former Congressman and Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Tom Foley:

“Tom Foley was a true gentleman who brought civility and statesmanship to the House of Representatives. These are traits we could use more of today.

“As House Speaker he leaves a legacy of environmental protection and road infrastructure that is felt not only in his home of Eastern Washington but here in the Central Puget Sound.