Corbett Statement on CBK
HARRISBURG - Attorney General Tom Corbett released the following statement on the death of Lt. Governor Catherine Baker Knoll:
"Lt. Governor Catherine Baker Knoll embodied the spirit of the people of Pennsylvania. Throughout her public career she demonstrated determination and resiliency which was a tribute to her southwestern Pennsylvania roots.
"Lt. Governor Knoll was a role model of what a public servant should be, overcoming personal and political setbacks she persevered to become our state's first female Lt. Governor.
"I had the honor of serving with Lt. Governor Knoll for the past four years on the Board of Pardons, where she showed firmness, fairness and compassion to those who came before the board.
"We have lost an inspirational and great leader. We are all better off for having the honor of knowing her and being in her presence.
"On behalf of all the employees of the Office of Attorney General, our prayers and sympathy are with her family at this difficult time."
"Lt. Governor Catherine Baker Knoll embodied the spirit of the people of Pennsylvania. Throughout her public career she demonstrated determination and resiliency which was a tribute to her southwestern Pennsylvania roots.
"Lt. Governor Knoll was a role model of what a public servant should be, overcoming personal and political setbacks she persevered to become our state's first female Lt. Governor.
"I had the honor of serving with Lt. Governor Knoll for the past four years on the Board of Pardons, where she showed firmness, fairness and compassion to those who came before the board.
"We have lost an inspirational and great leader. We are all better off for having the honor of knowing her and being in her presence.
"On behalf of all the employees of the Office of Attorney General, our prayers and sympathy are with her family at this difficult time."
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