05.24.11

Murkowski Remembers Reverend Doctor Walter Soboleff

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Murkowski, R-AK, released the following statement regarding the passing of Reverend Doctor Walter Soboleff:

“Reverend Soboleff wanted to be remembered as one who tried to do his best in a time of changing culture and one who took positives from both the Native and Western worlds.  I think I can speak for all of Alaska when I say he achieved that goal. 

“I would like to offer Reverend Soboleff’s family and many friends my heartfelt condolences.  Know that he served the Native people and our beloved State of Alaska over the course of his entire life, 102 years; and it is my hope that his life will continue to serve as an inspiration to all of us.”

A reflection on the passing of Reverend Doctor Walter Soboleff has been entered into the Congressional Record by Sen. Murkowski and is attached.

 

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