Toby Nixon, fmr. State Senator:
"I am completely shocked and deeply saddened by this news. This is a great loss to us all. My thoughts and prayers are with Reagan and the rest of Jennifer’s family."
Sam Reed, Wa. Secretary of State:
Former Congresswoman Jennifer Dunn was the ultimate stateswoman. Her unwavering dedication to public service had a profound impact on Washington and touched communities across the state. She will deeply be missed and celebrated for an extraordinary career that changed the future for women in politics.
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray:
"Like all Washington state residents, I am saddened by the sudden and tragic news of Jennifer Dunn's death.
"Over the years Jennifer and I partnered on projects ranging from the environment to health care; and despite our party differences we always worked hand-in-hand when it came to the best interests of our state.
"She will long be remembered for her work as a tireless advocate for the people of the 8th Congressional District. My heart goes out to her family and friends at this difficult time. "
Governor Christine Gregoire:
OLYMPIA - Governor Gregoire today expressed her sadness at the passing of former United States Congresswoman Jennifer Dunn, who represented the eighth district of Washington for 12 years.
"Jennifer Dunn was committed to serving the people of Washington and of the eighth district and was a leader in both Washington state and national politics. Her passing is a loss for all Washingtonians.
"She was a devoted wife and mother and always kept her family as her top priority. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this difficult time."
Rob McKenna, Wa. Attorney General:
“Jennifer was a great leader both as chair of the Washington State Republican Party and as a member of Congress for 12 years. She was also a very important personal friend and mentor to me and many others. Most importantly, Jennifer was a wonderful mother and grandmother to her family. My thoughts and prayers are with her family as are my wife, Marilyn’s. Our nation and our state have lost a great leader and a wonderful person. We will deeply miss her.”
Former Rep. Jennifer Dunn (R) who represented the east side for six terms in Congress, died Wednesday of a pulmonary embolism at the age of 66. Some statements and thoughts on her passing...
I was saddened to read of Jennifer Dunn's passing. She was one of the warmest, most down to earth woman that I have ever known. She will be greatly missed. God Bless her and her family and friends. She was one awesome woman
I am truly heartbroken by the news of Congresswoman Dunn's passing. She was an amazingly genuine person and a true leader.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time.
I knew Jennifer, she is one of our all time great leaders from Washington State. Her leadership and dedication will be sorely be missed. Today Washington State has lost a great asset. My sympathy to her family and loved ones.
Jim Weaver
Sammamish, WA
I read the news flash this morning with disbelief. Having known Jennifer Dunn for at least two decades, I simply could not believe my eyes.
She was awesome. She was classy. She was a trailblazer and did so with aplomb.
There will be another Jennifer, though her legacy above all else is as a role model for our young women.
My deepest condolences to her beloved husband and family. Please know we are thinking of you at this unbelievably sad time.
Merrily Manthey
She was truly an outstanding congressperson and I was proud and honored to be represented by her, as an 8th District resident.
Truly a class act all the way.
We've all lost a great role model for public service - of strength, grace, how to hold fast to political principles and concomitantly be be an effective advocate for constituents.
Jennifer was a real leader - of women and men - and a role model. When she spoke to you, she actually was looking and speaking TO YOU, not over your shoulder. She radiated warmth, intelligence and professionalism. Truly a great stateswoman.
Today when I heard the news of Jennifer's passing I didn't want to believe it. How could someone like that be gone? She still had so much to do that she wanted to do with her family, so many things she still wanted to experience. She was my advocate years ago when I lost custody of my child, she tried very hard to help me win a battle that no one could win & when even she couldn't help she still gave me advice. She was kinda like the only mom I had at that time, the only one I felt cared for me. I understand that she was a great leader, a great congresswoman, a pioneer among women but most importantly she was a good person, a loving friend & mother, even to those of us she didn't give birth to, she gave us something more... she gave us hope. I am so sorry for her kids, I can't even imagine what they must be going through right now. I will pray for them, I will cry for me & then I will do what she told me years ago: Pull myself up from the bootstraps & keep on fighting for what's truly important to me. I love you Jen... Brandia
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