Akron Reporter

WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) issued the following statement on the recent death of Tom Sawyer.

“I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Tom Sawyer, and my sincere and deepest sympathy goes out to his wife Joyce, daughter Amanda, and all who knew and loved him,” said Rep. Sykes. “Tom was a giant in Akron and Summit County, serving our community for more than 50 years as a beloved teacher, mayor, state representative, State School Board member, and U.S. Congressman. Tom was the last person from Akron to serve in Congress, and it’s an honor to follow his legacy of service to this community.  A champion for our school systems, Tom made it his mission to ensure all students received a high-quality education. I had the honor of working alongside Tom to represent the Akron area in the Ohio legislature, where I witnessed firsthand his commitment to the people of Northeast Ohio. Without a doubt, Tom left a mark on the City of Akron, state of Ohio, and this country, and his legacy of service will never be forgotten.” 

Original source can be found here.