Udall, Interior secretary in the 1960s, died Saturday morning at his home in Santa Fe, N.M. of natural causes. He had fallen last week and was confined to bed for a time.
President Obama issued the following statement,
“For the better part of three decades, Stewart Udall served this nation honorably. Whether in the skies above Italy in World War II, in Congress or as Secretary of the Interior, Stewart Udall left an indelible mark on this nation and inspired countless Americans who will continue his fight for clean air, clean water and to maintain our many natural treasures. Michelle and I extend our condolences to the entire Udall family who continue his legacy of public service to this day.”
Udall was passionate about preserving areas of land, particulary wilderness areas, national parks, and national monuments.
President Obama issued the following statement,
“For the better part of three decades, Stewart Udall served this nation honorably. Whether in the skies above Italy in World War II, in Congress or as Secretary of the Interior, Stewart Udall left an indelible mark on this nation and inspired countless Americans who will continue his fight for clean air, clean water and to maintain our many natural treasures. Michelle and I extend our condolences to the entire Udall family who continue his legacy of public service to this day.”
Udall was passionate about preserving areas of land, particulary wilderness areas, national parks, and national monuments.
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