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08/05/2007
DUP assembly member dies
DUP Assembly member, George Dawson has died after a short illness.
Mr Dawson, 45, died at home yesterday surrounded by his family members.
The East Antrim MLA, who had been tipped as a future minister and his party leader, DUP leader Ian Paisley said he would be sorely missed.
"It is with immense sadness that I learned of the passing of our esteemed friend and colleague," he said. "As member of the assembly for East Antrim, he worked tirelessly for his constituents, reaching out across his many spheres in the best interests of the people of Northern Ireland," he continued.
"His contribution to the business life of the province marked him out as a real ambassador."
Mr Dawson leaves a wife and two children.
(CD/SP)
Mr Dawson, 45, died at home yesterday surrounded by his family members.
The East Antrim MLA, who had been tipped as a future minister and his party leader, DUP leader Ian Paisley said he would be sorely missed.
"It is with immense sadness that I learned of the passing of our esteemed friend and colleague," he said. "As member of the assembly for East Antrim, he worked tirelessly for his constituents, reaching out across his many spheres in the best interests of the people of Northern Ireland," he continued.
"His contribution to the business life of the province marked him out as a real ambassador."
Mr Dawson leaves a wife and two children.
(CD/SP)
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