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DEC.

6, 2013

NR # 3309C

SPEAKER FELICIANO BELMONTE, JR.'S STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF NELSON ROLIHLAHLA MANDELA With profound sadness we mourn the death of staunch South African former president Nelson Mandela at the age of 95, yesterday, in Johannesburg. he world is fortunate to ha!e benefitted from and borne witness to his firm life"long struggle, not only to end apartheid and racism, but to his continued fight against po!erty and #$%&A$'S. Mandela(s life was fully dedicated towards world peace for which he has recei!ed numerous awards, recognition and earned the great respect of a global nation. #e was and continues to be a legacy that has inspired many world leaders to uphold our freedoms. #e has left a !oid in many hearts and shoes difficult to fill in this lifetime. We are comforted that, as he had wished, he passed on with his family by his side, and offer them our thoughts, prayers and utmost respect for Madiba. )*+,

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