Hon John Falloon
Wednesday, 5 October 2005, 4:39 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Helen Clark
Prime Minister of New Zealand
5
October 2005 Media Statement
Hon John Falloon
Prime
Minister Helen Clark today paid tribute to the memory of the
Hon John Falloon, who passed away overnight.
Helen Clark
said that she had known John Falloon from the time she
entered Parliament in 1981.
"John Falloon was an
unfailingly courteous Member of Parliament who enjoyed good
relationships with his parliamentary opponents.
"To me he
was always a decent, public spirited, and well motivated
human being, who worked hard for his community and
constituents.
"I am deeply saddened at Johns untimely
death and am conveying my deepest sympathies and condolences
to his wife Philippa and family," Helen Clark said.
ENDS
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