U.S. Senator Ken Salazar Member of the Agriculture, Energy and Veterans Affairs Committees 2300 15^th Street, Suite 450 Denver, CO 80202 | 702 Hart Senate Building, Washington, D.C. 20510
For Immediate Release April 2, 2005		CONTACT: Cody Wertz – Press Secretary 202-228-3630 Jen Clanahan – Deputy Press Secretary 303-455-7600
SEN. KEN SALAZAR AND CONGRESSMAN JOHN SALAZAR RELEASE STATEMENT ON PASSING OF POPE JOHN PAUL II DENVER, CO – U.S. Senator Ken Salazar and Congressman John Salazar released the following statement today on learning of the passing of Pope John Paul II. “Faith has been the foundation of our family, reminding us about the importance of sacrifice and guiding us with principles of justice and integrity. It is our faith that allows us to stay strong and face the challenges ahead.” “Today, the world lost a great spiritual leader of conscience and a statesman. Pope John Paul II was a guiding light for us all -- a man of strong character and integrity. In the last quarter-century he illuminated -- and challenged the entire world to recognize and celebrate the dignity of each and every person. Our greatest tribute to him will be to continue his challenge to do more and to be better. We mourn our loss with a hope for the future.” -- Ken and John Salazar # # #