Post by Logan on Jul 9, 2016 2:45:27 GMT -6
Former U.S. Sen. Bill Armstrong, a leading voice in conservative politics for decades and president of Colorado Christian University in Lakewood since 2006, died July 5 following a five-year battle with cancer. He was 79.
William L. Armstrong served in the state House (1963-64) and state Senate (1965-72), before being elected to the U.S. House (1973-78) and Senate (1979-1990).
"Our nation lost a great public servant, whose mark on Colorado and this country embodies the virtues of liberty, faith and family," U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, a Colorado Republican, said in a statement released online. "His booming voice, piercing gaze and love of fellow patriots will never be forgotten.
"So many people in Colorado were brought to conservative ideas and optimism through Senator Armstrong. The United States is a better place because of his grace, humility and boundless spirit."
Read more: coloradocommunitymedia.com/stories/Former-Senator-president-of-Lakewood-college-dies-at-79,225113
William L. Armstrong served in the state House (1963-64) and state Senate (1965-72), before being elected to the U.S. House (1973-78) and Senate (1979-1990).
"Our nation lost a great public servant, whose mark on Colorado and this country embodies the virtues of liberty, faith and family," U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, a Colorado Republican, said in a statement released online. "His booming voice, piercing gaze and love of fellow patriots will never be forgotten.
"So many people in Colorado were brought to conservative ideas and optimism through Senator Armstrong. The United States is a better place because of his grace, humility and boundless spirit."
Read more: coloradocommunitymedia.com/stories/Former-Senator-president-of-Lakewood-college-dies-at-79,225113