https://mailchi.mp/oregon/news-releasegovernor-kate-brown-issues-statement-on-the-passing-of-gerry-frank?e=b49c223a3b NEWS RELEASE March 13, 2022 Media Contact: Liz Merah, 503-877-8287 Charles Boyle, 503-931-7773 Governor Kate Brown Issues Statement on the Passing of Gerry Frank (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today issued a statement on the passing of Gerry Frank: “It is hard to overstate Gerry Frank’s contributions, through decades of service, to our community in Salem and to the state of Oregon. As the Chief of Staff to Senator Mark Hatfield for over 20 years, he was sometimes called Oregon’s Third Senator. He also advised countless governors throughout the years, myself included. I am lucky to have called Gerry a trusted counselor and friend. “No matter how far Gerry traveled, Salem was always home. He could have lived and worked anywhere––he visited over 150 countries, meeting world leaders and dignitaries around the globe––but after his service in Washington, DC, he returned to Salem. His vision was for Salem to be among the finest capital cities in the world. He was a fixture in our community in so many ways––for 60 consecutive years, he sat on the stage at the Oregon State Fair to judge the chocolate cake contest, always filling the room with laughter. Gerry packed a lot of life into his time here with us. “Dan and I send our hearts to Gerry’s family and his many, many friends today. It was a pleasure to honor Gerry last summer, with the dedication of the Gerry Frank Rotary Amphitheater at Riverfront Park. I am glad that, for decades to come, Oregonians and others will be able to visit the amphitheater and learn about a person who contributed so much to this great state we call home.” ### www.governor.oregon.gov Previous Press Releases Natalie King • Communications Director, Office of Governor Kate Brown • (503) 378-5965