Washington, Mar 2, 2005 - "I am deeply saddened by the death of Tillie Fowler. She had a profound impact on all of the lives she touched throughout her life. In addition to being a loving wife and mother, Tillie was an outstanding public servant. She devoted much of her life to working on behalf of others, as a volunteer and as an elected official. Although a woman with a petite figure, she cast a giant shadow in support of our armed services: generals and admirals always knew her by her first name. It was a privilege to work with her in Congress on behalf of Jacksonville, and my prayers are with her and her family at this difficult time. I offer my deepest condolences to her husband Buck and to their daughters."