Rep. Ron Wright of Texas dies after Covid-19 battle at age 67
Updated Feb 08, 2021;
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Gromer Jeffers Jr., The Dallas Morning News (TNS)
U.S. Rep Ron Wright of Arlington, Texas, died Sunday night after a battle with Covid-19. He was 67.
His family and spokesperson confirmed Wright’s death Monday morning. The congressman, who was reelected in November, had been battling cancer.
“Congressman Wright will be remembered as a constitutional conservative. He was a statesman, not an ideologue,” according to a statement released by Wright’s office. “Ron and Susan dedicated their lives to fighting for individual freedom, Texas values, and above all, the lives of the unborn. As friends, family, and many of his constituents will know, Ron maintained his quick wit and optimism until the very end. Despite years of painful, sometimes debilitating treatment for cancer, Ron never lacked the desire to get up and go to work, to motivate those around him, or to offer fatherl
Updated: 9 Feb 2021, 6:23
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CONGRESSMAN Ron Wright of Arlington has died after a battle with Covid-19 - becoming the first sitting member of Congress to die from the virus.
His family and spokesperson confirmed Wright’s death Monday morning.
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The US Rep of Arlington, 67, told The Texas Tribune
that he was experiencing “minor symptoms” when he first announced he had tested positive for coronavirus on January 21.
He died peacefully on Sunday, according to a statement from Wright s office.
“For the previous two weeks, Ron and Susan had been admitted to Baylor Hospital in Dallas after contracting COVID-19, it read. Wright passed away peacefully.his wife Susan was by his side.
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By Edward Brown
Sporting a face mask that read “Fort Worth” and with over a dozen #yallwearamask hashtags superimposed on the post, Price said, “We’re kicking off the second week of the National Wrangler Finals Rodeo in Fort Worth this week. A reminder that masks are required at all times. Let’s stay safe and have some fun.”
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Speaking at City Hall and surrounded by family, Mayor Betsy Price reflected on her nearly 10 years in office.
“Serving as mayor has been one of the greatest joys of my life, next to having my children and grandchildren,” she said last week. “Today, I announce that I will not seek a sixth term. It’s a hard decision, but it is the right thing at this time. Coming to that conclusion did not come lightly. I’ve been in conversation with my children, grandchildren, husband, and minister for some time now. There’s no perfect answer as to the time when you should step aside, but you should