Politics & Government

Fitzpatrick Weighs in on Paterno Death

"He sought to prepare the young men who played for him for success not only on the field, but also in life," Fitzpatrick said.

 

U.S. Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick (R-8th) issued the following statement on the death of former Penn State football :

“It is with great sadness that I extend my condolences to the Paterno family and to the entire Penn State community over the loss of a Pennsylvania institution in Coach Joe Paterno.  He sought to prepare the young men who played for him for success not only on the field, but also in life.

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“He has left an indelible mark on college football, on the University and on our Commonwealth, and he will be missed.”

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