August 22, 2008
Chuck Porcari
202/879-4458
cporcari@aft.org
Joint Statement from AFT President Randi Weingarten,
Ohio Federation of Teachers President Sue Taylor
and Cleveland Teachers Union President David Quolke
National and State Education Leaders Mourn Loss of Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones
WASHINGTON, D.C.—“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of U.S. Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones, who died this week after a life of accomplishing so much for others. America’s poor have lost a champion; Ohio has lost a great leader; and the education community has lost a dear friend. Her long career of public service stands as a model for others to follow, and her devotion to improving the lives of children and the schools they attend will never be forgotten. We are grateful to have known her, and will move forward with her example in our hearts.”
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The AFT represents more than 1.4 million pre-K through 12th-grade teachers; paraprofessionals and other school-related personnel; higher education faculty and professional staff; federal, state and local government employees; nurses and healthcare workers; and early childhood educators.











