Majority Leader Hoyer Issues Statement on Death of Rep. Clyburn's Wife
September 19, 2019
September 19, 2019
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on the death of Emily England Clyburn, wife of Rep. Jim Clyburn:
"Jim Clyburn and I have been friends for more than half a century, and I was deeply saddened to learn of Emily England Clyburn's passing. I had the privilege of knowing her for many years as well, and like so many others I saw the love, devotion, and true partnership she and Jim shared for nearly six decades.
"Jim Clyburn and I have been friends for more than half a century, and I was deeply saddened to learn of Emily England Clyburn's passing. I had the privilege of knowing her for many years as well, and like so many others I saw the love, devotion, and true partnership she and Jim shared for nearly six decades.