{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["http://stivers.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399154", "Public reaction to the passing of John Glenn", "2016-12-08", "2016", "2016-12", "Republican", "House", "OH", "Steve Stivers", "S001187", "stivers.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Ohio Congressman Steve Stivers: \u201cOur hearts go out to Annie and the entire Glenn family as we mourn the loss of Ohio\u2019s favorite son, John Glenn \u2013 a true hero and statesman. Through his aeronautical pursuits he was able to transcend the Earth, and he later served ably in the United States Senate. Today, I join with countless others across the county in honoring his life and service. \u2018Godspeed, John Glenn.\u2019\u201d\r\n          share:\r\n          f \r\n          t \r\n        \r\n      \r\n      Ohio Democratic Party chairman David Pepper: \u201cNo one in this country epitomized the nobility and patriotism of public service more than Ohio\u2019s John Glenn. Senator Glenn served his country in two wars, launched our nation into the space age and then returned home to represent the people of Ohio for four terms in the U.S. Senate. But even after retirement, his commitment to service continued, returning to space one last time, while inspiring thousands of students to follow him into public service by creating the John Glenn College of Public Affairs. Our thoughts and prayers are with his beloved wife Annie, who was by his side for every step of his historic journey, and his family.\u201d\r\nOhio Senate President Keith Faber: \"John Glenn embodied the pioneering spirit of every Ohioan and every American. The first American man to orbit the earth, the boy from New Concord exemplified bravery. He was an icon of American history, a natural born leader who did so with a quiet strength. From Friendship 7 to the Space Shuttle Discovery, he truly answered a higher calling to public service. Whether orbiting in the zero gravity of outer space, or walking the weighty halls of Congress, John Glenn served the people. He and his wife Annie represent the very best of Ohio and the values that make this country great. His service forever shaped America and pushed us forward. We mourn his loss, honor his legacy and forever remember the words that sent him on his next mission toward the heavens, 'God speed, John Glenn.'\"\r\nUnited States Senator Sherrod Brown: \u201cIt has been one of the great blessings of my life to get to know John Glenn, and for Connie and me to count on him and Annie as mentors and friends. We loved him, we will miss him and we will continue to draw strength and wisdom from the lessons he shared with us over the years. What made John Glenn a great Senator was the same quality that made him a great astronaut and an iconic American hero: he saw enormous untapped potential in the nation he loved and he had faith that America could overcome any challenge. John\u2019s kindness, his intelligence, his courage and his commitment to service set an example that our country needs today more than ever. John\u2019s legacy will live on in the pages of the history books and the hearts of everyone who knew and loved him.\u201d\r\nOhio Governor John Kasich: \u201cJohn Glenn is, and always will be, Ohio\u2019s ultimate hometown hero, and his passing today is an occasion for all of us to grieve. As we bow our heads and share our grief with his beloved wife, Annie, we must also turn to the skies, to salute his remarkable journeys and his long years of service to our state and nation. Though he soared deep into space and to the heights of Capitol Hill, his heart never strayed from his steadfast Ohio roots. Godspeed, John Glenn!\u201d\r\nOhio Secretary of State Jon Husted: \u201cFrom the generation that taught us to always strive for greater heights came John Glenn, a Ohioan who proved for us that the sky was not the limit. John Glenn was an Ohio-made, American hero and a global inspiration who will be greatly missed. He left a legacy of greatness that goes beyond his status as the first American to orbit the earth; he was a dedicated marine, a strong statesman, and a devoted husband and father. Tina and I send our thoughts and prayers to Annie and the entire Glenn family as our grateful state says goodbye to a great hero.\u201d\r\nOhio Congressman Steve Stivers: \u201cOur hearts go out to Annie and the entire Glenn family as we mourn the loss of Ohio\u2019s favorite son, John Glenn \u2013 a true hero and statesman. Through his aeronautical pursuits he was able to transcend the Earth, and he later served ably in the United States Senate. Today, I join with countless others across the county in honoring his life and service. \u2018Godspeed, John Glenn.\u2019\u201d\r\nOhio Congressman Pat Tiberi: \u201cSenator John Glenn lived a remarkable life\u2014full of bravery, adventure and most importantly, service. After earning a reputation as one of the nation\u2019s best pilots during WWII and the Korean War, he became the face of NASA\u2019s fledgling space program and the first American to orbit the planet. He will be remembered as one of Ohio\u2019s greatest and most heroic legends. I\u2019m saddened to hear of his passing but I am comforted in knowing that his legacy will live on. His story will forever inspire future generations of public servants, astronauts and pioneers. Denice and I are thinking of Senator Glenn\u2019s family, and lifting him up in our prayers.\u201d\r\n  \r\nMuskingum University President Dr. Susan Hasseler: \"With our deepest respect and greatest admiration, Muskingum University remembers John H. Glenn, Jr. today. The world knew John Glenn as a pioneering Mercury 7 and space shuttle Discovery astronaut, a four-term United States Senator, a record-setting supersonic test pilot, a decorated combat Marine fighter pilot, and a successful business leader. Our Muskingum University community was extraordinarily privileged and proud to know him as a loyal alumnus, a trustee for nearly five decades, and a distinguished alumni professor. The Muskingum University community extends our deepest sympathy to Anna Castor Glenn, Muskingum Class of 1942 alumna, Trustee Emerita, and Distinguished Service Professor, and to the Glenn family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as we join with the world in saying, once again, \u201cGodspeed, John Glenn.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["http://stivers.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399154"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.4822159428149462, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}