Statement by DNC Chairman Howard Dean on the Passing of DNC Member Karen Marchioro

August 30, 2007

Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean today issued the following statement on the passing of Karen Marchioro, a longtime DNC member from Washington State:

"Karen Marchioro was a passionate believer in our Party and its principles who worked tirelessly to elect Democrats at all levels of government. I am proud to consider myself one of her friends and have appreciated her support and counsel both personally and on the DNC. We will all miss her."