Brown Statement on Passing of Former Congressman David Hobson

Brown Statement on Passing of Former Congressman David Hobson

CLEVELAND, OH - Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) offered his condolences to the family of former Congressman David Hobson following news that he passed away. Brown served with Hobson in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1993 to 2007.

"Dave Hobson embodied the best of Ohio, the state he loved and served his entire life. When I first came to Congress, Dave and I worked together to create the Western Reserve National Cemetery for Ohio veterans - it wasn't in his district, but he loved our state and understood the importance of serving Ohio veterans everywhere. Dave also understood how important the aerospace industry is to Dayton and to our state - he is one of the reasons Ohio is the number one aerospace state in the country. He always put politics aside to protect our national security and ensure that Wright Patterson Air Force Base remains the crown jewel of the Air Force.

"Whether in Congress or retirement, Dave always worked to deliver for his beloved Springfield, for the Miami Valley, and for Ohio, and he'd work with anyone, of either party, to get things done for our state.

"Connie and I send our deepest condolences to Carolyn and their family. He'll be missed."

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