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Cole Comments on Passing of Skip Healey

October 29, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the death of Skip Healey:

"I was shocked and saddened to learn of the death of longtime Republican and civic leader Skip Healey of Davis. Skip has been a fixture in GOP politics for over 50 years, serving as the Budget Committee chairman of the Oklahoma Republican Party for over four decades, as well as national committeeman, a district and county official and a leader in countless political campaigns at the state and national level.

"No one has done more to build the Oklahoma Republican Party from the ground up than Skip and his family. He was a friend to presidents, governors, senators and politicians of every level, but his first love and concern were the volunteers and activists that form the backbone of every political party and movement. These were the people he cared about the most in politics -- and they loved him for it.

"Personally, Skip Healey has been my friend, mentor, supporter and a role model for over 30 years. He taught me a lot about politics. But he taught me and countless others more about life. Skip was a true cowboy -- tough, straight, honest, loyal, generous, hard working and decent. We will not see his like again. I share the grief of Skip's lovely wife Sue, his remarkable children and grandchildren and his thousands of friends, admirers, associates and fellow Republican activists."