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Larson Statement on Passing of House Historian Robert Remini

April 2, 2013

Washington - Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of Dr. Robert V. Remini, former House Historian and author of the authoritative history of the United States House of Representatives:

"Throughout his career Dr. Remini was widely recognized as one of the nation's preeminent political historians. His dedication to the country and to the institution of the House of Representatives will not be forgotten. I am honored to have served in the House during his tenure and am privileged to have known him as a friend. Today, I join every member both past and present grateful for his invaluable work to honor and preserve the history of this nation. I am saddened by the loss of one of the great minds of our time, and offer both my thoughts and prayers to his family."

Dr. Remini, professor emeritus at University of Illinois at Chicago, was selected to author the definitive written history of the House of Representatives, which was published in 2006. "The House: The History of the House of Representatives" was commissioned following the passage of Congressman Larson's first bill in Congress, The History of the House Awareness and Preservation Act of 1999. Congressman Larson was a strong supporter of Dr. Remini's appointment as House Historian.

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