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THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release May 20, 1993

WASHINGTON, May 20/U.S. Newswire/ -- As residents of the District of Columbia, Hillary and I mourn the sudden and tragic loss of D.C. City Council Chairman John Wilson. John was a tremendous individual who devoted his life's work to the empowerment and benefit of the District's citizens. We know the love that John had for the District of Columbia will be remembered and cherished by all the city's residents as his service and achievements are profoundly appreciated.

Hillary and I will keep his wife, Bonnie, in our prayers. -0-
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