[154] In April 2016, he said, "I'm not supporting Donald Trump", and when asked about Trump's success in the primaries, said that it was due to "a bunch of idiots following a pied piper over the edge of the cliff" and that he blamed the people who voted for Trump. He was elected to the two-member District I alongside long-serving Republican State Senator John Butrovich. Teen Suicide | NIH News in Health He called Haaland, a Democrat, a friend and said it was "a long time overdue" for the U.S. to have a Native American interior secretary. His office announced Young's death in a statement Friday night. [205], Early life, education, and teaching career, Missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. I disagreed with him a lot, but I have no doubt he will go down in history as one of the most extraordinary representatives to serve the people." Toward the end of the flight, he lost consciousness,[200][201] and was declared dead, aged 88, after the plane landed at SeattleTacoma International Airport. [175], In 2015, Young issued a statement saying that while he believed marriage should be between a man and a woman, he recognizes that the law is settled on this issue, and stated that he accepts the Supreme Court decision ruling same-sex marriage bans as unconstitutional. [179], Young frequently earned the support of organized labor, and in the 116th Congress, voted in support of the pro-union PRO Act, which would make it easier for workers to certify unions, augment how employers classify laborers and prevent laborers from being denied rights on the basis of their immigration status.[180]. He served two terms before winning election to the state Senate, where, he said, he was miserable. [169] But despite those statements, and being officially "undecided" because of the disproportionate impact on Alaskans, Young voted for the AHCA on May 4, 2017, without any significant changes to improving Alaska subsidies. No votes have been held on the bill. Associated Press journalist Alan Fram in Washington contributed. He was 88. [156], In September 2019, Young called the investigation and the Trump impeachment inquiry "a waste of time". The child and teen firearm assault mortality rate reached a high in 2021 with a rate of 3.9 per 100,000, a 7% increase from the year before and a 50% increase from 2019. [61][64][65], In March 1998, Young brought a bill to the House floor allowing voters in Puerto Rico to vote on continuing its commonwealth status or becoming either a state or independent. Hell be dearly missed! [60], At the start of the 116th Congress, Young was the longest-serving current House member. "Deeply saddened by the death of my friend and colleague, Rep. Don Young, who honorably served the state of Alaska in the House since 1973. Young, the longest-serving member of Alaskas congressional delegation, died Friday, March 18, 2022. He was 88. The committee also issued a letter of reproval, or rebuke. With Lu, he had two daughters, Joni and Dawn. His office announced Young's death in a statement Friday night. A Congressman since 1973, Young was the 9th longest-serving US Congressman ever, having served for just over 49 years. RIP Don Young, the Chuck Grassley of Alaska and an absolute chad. [11] He said he "hated" the state senate and, after encouragement from his first wife, ran for Congress in 1972. He was the 43rd person to have this honor since 1852. His office announced Youngs death in a statement Friday night. Under Alaska state law, the Governor must call a special election no sooner than two months from the date of his death, and within three months. Our previous research showed people who are over 90 when they die need more support with daily life in their last year than even those who die in their late 80s. [42] The state of Alaska pays the costs of recounts when the difference is within a half percent, as it was in this primary election. He won his 2016 primary with over 70% of the vote and defeated Democrat Steve Lindbeck and Libertarian Jim McDermott in the general election with 50% of the vote to win his 23rd term in office. Alaskans reelected Begich anyway. Gig Young (born Byron Elsworth Barr; November 4, 1913 - October 19, 1978) was an American stage, film, and television actor.He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in Come Fill the Cup (1952) and Teacher's Pet (1959), finally winning that award for They Shoot Horses, Don't They? "[188][189], In the 116th Congress, Young helped introduce the BADGES Act to help solve the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women. Here's what people in their 90s really think about death - The Conversation In 2017, suicide was the second leading cause of death for persons aged 10-14, 15-19, and 20-24, and homicide ranked third for persons aged 15-19 and 20-24 and fifth for persons aged 10-14 (4). Young became the 45th dean of the United States House of Representatives in December 2017, after John Conyers resigned. [107], When then-U.S. president Donald Trump signed an executive order that rolled back Obama-era restrictions on Arctic oil drilling, Young commended Trump for "recognizing the importance of development in the Arctic OCS". Deaths in 2023. He faced no charges. Death of Clark Gable's grandson reveals painful legacy - The Mercury News [131], In 2021, Young introduced the Gun Rights and Marijuana (GRAM) Act to allow the ownership of firearms by people who use cannabis in accordance with state law. Instead, He Went Home to Tell Senior Citizens to Blame Mass Media. Young apologized for these comments on October 24, saying, "I am profoundly and genuinely sorry for the pain it has caused the Alaskan people. The office, which. He was the longest-serving Republican in congressional history, having been the U.S. representative for Alaska's at-large congressional district for 49 years, from 1973 until his death in 2022. He later called COVID-19, for which he had been hospitalized, serious and encouraged Alaskans to follow guidelines meant to guard against the illness. His office announced Young's death in a statement Fr Explainer: can you just die suddenly? - The Conversation ", Deeply saddened by the death of my friend and colleague, Rep. Don Young, who honorably served the state of Alaska in the House since 1973.My thoughts are with his family, friends, constituents, and loved ones during this difficult time. Brigham Young - Wikipedia I've been under a cloud all my life. Alaska Congressman Don Young, the most senior member of the U.S. House, has died. [61] On March 5, 2019, he became the longest-serving Republican in congressional history, surpassing Joe Cannon. [111], When a student criticized Young for his comments on suicide, Young called him an "asshole". The legislation passed by a single vote. [132][133] Also in 2021, Young introduced the Cannabis Reform for Veterans, Small Businesses, and Medical Professionals Act to remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act and direct federal agencies to develop regulations for cannabis similar to alcohol. "[145], Young supported an increase in the federal gasoline tax to keep pace with the continued rise in gasoline efficiency of automobiles. Rep. Don Young, Alaska Republican, dead at 88 | Fox News [88], Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy rated Young among the most bipartisan members of Congress for the 115th and 116th Congresses. [37] In 2006, he defeated writer, dramatist, and video production consultant Diane E. Benson with 56.57% of the vote. October is National Energy Awareness Month, and the topic of energy production and its role in driving climate change very rightfully is as important a topic as ever. [117] After criticism from citizens and others in Congress, lawmakers de-funded the bridge and instead funneled the money to the Alaska Department of Transportation, allowing the governor of Alaska to build the Gravina Island Highway after the Alaska legislature funded the project with the directed monies. Don Young was the consumate Western politician. It was estimated that annual policy costs for coverage under the state's exchange would rise by $12,599. Alaska U.S. Rep. Don Young dies at age 88 - Anchorage Daily News "[76] In 2014, the committee rebuked Young after finding he had failed to disclose gifts totaling over $60,000 between 2001 and 2013. Alaska's Rep. Don Young tragically passed away on March 18, 2022, at the age of 88, his family has confirmed. His office announced Young's death in a statement. Don Young, the Alaska congressman who secured pork-barrel billions for his state over nearly a half-century and became the longest-serving Republican in the House of Representatives and the. Begich was declared dead in December 1972, and Young won a close special election in March 1973. He attended Reagan's official signing ceremony for the bill. Estimates vary, but some reports suggest that about 1 in 50,000 to 1 in 80,000 young athletes die of sudden cardiac death each year. "[115][116] The Gravina Island Bridge was awarded a Golden Fleece Award by that organization in 2003. In December 2017, Young was bestowed with the title of Dean of the U.S. House, a moment acknowledging he was the longest-serving member of the chamber at the time. Everybody knows Don Young, he told the AP in 2016. Georgiana was the sister of Loretta Young, making Montalban her . Alaska Rep. Don Young, the longest-serving current member of - NPR "At a time when we have bridges and roads crumbling around the United States, and traffic congestion worse than ever, why build a $200million project that will serve only a few hundred people? Alaskans have been generous with their support for me because they know I get the job done, he said in 2016. His wife, Anne, was by his side, his. Democratic State Senator Nick Begich was elected to the House of Representatives in 1970 to succeed Republican Howard Wallace Pollock, who ran unsuccessfully for the Republican nomination for governor of Alaska. U.S. Rep. Don Young, R- Alaska, the longest-serving member of the House, died Friday night at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after arriving on a flight from Los Angeles International. [94], Young believed that abortion should be legal only when the pregnancy is a result of incest or rape or when a woman's life is endangered by her pregnancy. Lobbyist Jack Ferguson, who was Young's friend and his first chief of staff, confirmed the news. [29] In the general election, he defeated Devens, 111,849 votes (46.78%) to 102,378 (42.82%). WASHINGTON The late Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, the longest-serving member of the current Congress, will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall on Tuesday. New study sheds light on what's killing young people, especially young I disagreed with him a lot, but I have no doubt he will go down in history as one of the most extraordinary representatives to serve the people. pic.twitter.com/TaOUINQMRS. [34] He defeated attorney Clifford Mark Greene with 69.56% of the vote in 2000[35] and with 74.66% of the vote in 2002, the largest winning percentage of his career. Don Young, the seemingly indestructible politician who was Alaska's sole congressman for more than three-fourths of his state's existence, died Friday. [146], At a town hall in Palmer, Alaska, on March 13, 2020,[147] Young said of the pandemic, "This is blown out of proportion about how deadly this is. Lil Tay: Viral star, 14, 'dies in sudden and tragic' death - Metro [66], In the 2005 Highway Bill, Young helped secure $941 million for 119 special projects, including a $231 million bridge in Anchorage named Don Young's Way. And as investigators work to unravel the chaotic timeline of the night she went missing, they find no lack of viable persons of interest. He was 88. He was 88. Death is the irreversible cessation of all biological functions that sustain an organism. In 2010, the investigation concluded with no charges against Young. He counted among his career highlights passage of legislation his first year in office that allowed for construction of the trans-Alaska pipeline system, which became the states economic lifeline. Young voted for legislation authorizing the creation of a Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys. A typical entry reports information in the following sequence: Name, age, country of citizenship at birth, subsequent nationality (if applicable), what subject was noted for, cause of death (if known), and reference. By March 25, in a video message, he said the impact of COVID-19 is "very real, growing", and was reshaping our daily lives. In 2015, nearly six years after Lu Youngs death, and on his 82nd birthday, Young married Anne Garland Walton in a private ceremony in the U.S. Capitol chapel. He was a longstanding supporter of opening lands within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil exploration. You don't even notice it. He was 88. He was 88. I cant stand heat, and I was working on a ranch and I used to dream of some place cold, and no snakes and no poison oak, Young told The Associated Press in 2016. Alaska Rep. Don Young, who was the longest-serving Republican in the history of the U.S. House, has died. He earned a bachelor's degree in teaching at Chico State . [142] In a 2019 op-ed in The Hill, Young took a conciliatory position on climate change, and called for policy changes that could reduce carbon emissions. Facing criticism, Young's office insisted that his comments were taken out of context, stating, "He was referencing the fact that when Hitler confiscated firearms from Jewish Germans, those communities were less able to defend themselves. Child and Teen Firearm Mortality in the U.S. and Peer Countries His beloved wife Anne was by his side, said the statement from Youngs congressional office. On April 20, 2017, residents started a town hall meeting by themselves, speaking to Young through a video camera with a color photo of Young to represent him. He confirmed to a The Washington Post reporter that "many" of his campaign staff had been infected, as well as his wife, who he said was asymptomatic. [79] He issued a statement later that day saying that he "meant no disrespect" and that he "used a term that was commonly used during my days growing up on a farm in central California". 442 on its 30th anniversary Pacific Citizen", "S. 1745 (102nd): Civil Rights Act of 1991", "Net zero emissions the math doesn't add up", "Letter to House Leadership on Energy Innovator", "U.S. Congress Addresses Climate Change and Security in the Latest Defense Bill", "Land And Water Conservation Fund Permanently Reestablished", "Young speaks out on GOP race, gas taxes, drug policy", "Congressman speaks to Chambers of Commerce at Mat-Su Senior Center", Congressman speaks to Chambers of Commerce at Mat-Su Senior Center, "Rep. Don Young tells Alaska seniors 'beer virus' fears are overblown, skips vote on COVID-19 relief", "A Congressman Skipped the Coronavirus Relief Vote. The bridge would be used for access by emergency vehicles, as well as passengers. ", "APPROPRIATIONS: Omnibus rejects big EPA cuts, hikes Energy and Interior funds", "Don Young: Canceling the health care vote was a 'victory for Alaska', "What the House health care plan means for Alaska", "How Don Young went from no to yes on the House health care bill", "Liberal group funds $500K in attack ads after healthcare vote", "Don Young Says He'd 'Probably' Vote For ENDA", "Congressman Young Shares Thoughts on Supreme Court Decision on Marriage", "Roll Call 86 Roll Call 86, Bill Number: H. R. 1620, 117th Congress, 1st Session", "House Renews Violence Against Women Act, But Senate Hurdles Remain", "H.R. [93], At the time of his death, he was the oldest and longest-tenured member of Congress. [178], In 2021, Young was one of 33 Republicans to vote for the LGBTQ Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. FILE - In this June 28, 2019, file photo, U.S. Rep. Don Young answers a reporters question after filing paperwork for re-election at the Alaska Division of Elections in Anchorage, Alaska. Sudden death in young people: Heart problems often blamed "Everyones learning about it right at the moment. The following notable deaths occurred in 2023. The Associated Press said that he was known for his "brusque" and "off-color" demeanor, and The New York Times described him as having "cultivated the image of a rugged frontiersman"; his prominent personality, long tenure, and position as his state's sole House member led to him occasionally being dubbed "Alaska's third senator".[1][2]. [118], The Knik Arm Bridge was earmarked in the bill connects Anchorage to Point Mackenzie, a lightly populated area in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough that is less than four miles (6km) across Cook Inlet from downtown Anchorage. He was 88. He was 88. He made a career out of railing against extreme environmentalists and a federal bureaucracy that he saw as locking up Alaskas mineral, timber and petroleum resources. Dons legacy lives on in the infrastructure projects he delighted in steering across Alaska. In Alaska, he met his first wife, Lu, who convinced him to enter politics, which he said was unfortunate in one sense it sent him to Washington, D.C., a place thats hotter than hell in the summer. In the general election, he won with 50.32% of the vote against Democratic challenger Steve Lindbeck with 36.02% and Libertarian Jim McDermott with 10.31%. [165], Young said he believed the Environmental Protection Agency should not regulate greenhouse gases, and that it kills jobs. [41] Before the announcement of the unofficial results, both candidates had said that they would request a recount if they lost. [170] Young said, "Nothing in this new bill addressed the real problems of health care. [30] This was both the lowest winning percentage of his career and the only time he won without a majority of the vote. [12] He won again in 2018, against candidate Alyse Galvin, whose party was undeclared, with 52.6% of the vote. Young won the resulting special election to fill the seat in March 1973. Young defeated him by 99,003 votes (51.66%) to 91,677 (47.84%) in 1990[28] and then faced a serious challenge in 1992. He held jobs in areas like construction, trapping and commercial fishing. In 2019 he introduced the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act to remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act. Urging Americans to stay home, he continued, "Weeks ago, I did not truly grasp the severity of this crisis, but clearly we are in the midst of an urgent public health emergency. A tireless fighter for Alaska and an unparalleled public servant, he welcomed me warmly in the short time we served together. [13], Young was the most senior U.S. Representative and, after Jim Sensenbrenner retired, the last member who has been in office since the 1970s. As part of his re-election efforts, Young was scheduled to host fundraisers in Juneau and Anchorage next week. [122][123] Other legislation Young introduced includes the CARERS Act in 2015 (to reschedule cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act)[124] and the SAFE Banking Act in 2017 (to improve access to banking services for cannabis businesses). While the United States is leading the way in developing energy in significantly cleaner ways than countries like Russia, Venezuela and China, Democrats continue to promote a policy agenda that would cripple our economy and cause energy prices to skyrocket for American families. Confirming his death, Young's office said he died on a flight back home to Alaska. "Don Young's legacy as a fighter for the state will live on, as will his fundamental goodness and honor. Begich won the general election with 53,651 votes (56.24%) to Young's 41,750 (43.76%)[17] but was declared dead on December 29. And I try to do that every day, and Im very good at that, he told AP in 2016. He said he "loved" the job before he "got ambitious" and ran for the Alaska Senate in 1970. Suicide is now the second-leading cause of death among people ages 15 to 24, increasing by 7% in this group each year between 2014 and 2016. The exchange led to a temporary suspension of proceedings: upon their resumption, Young acknowledged in an address to the floor that his comments were "out of order" and apologized to Jayapal; she accepted. He chaired the former from 1995 to 2001 and the latter from 2001 to 2007. [168], Young said he wanted to see a clean repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA),[169] but said in March 2017 that he would not vote on an earlier version of the AHCA (a healthcare plan to repeal and revise parts of the ACA) because it would have too negative an impact on health care costs in Alaska.
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