Mortimer L. Downey III

Thank you Mr. Downey for taking a chance on a civil servant having the skill and instinct to jump from the civil servant field into the political world. I learned so much from you those two terms we worked together and I always remembered the advice you gave me that last day when you turned all your equipment over to me. I was puzzled about my future and you laughed and reminded me as a civil servant the worst thing that could happen is I would go back to a civil position. And you advised...

My condolences to Mort's family and many friends. Mort was a giant in the transportation industry. Knowledgeable and anxious to share his experiences and wisdom with many of us who were also active in that field of endeavor. We shall all miss Mort, his friendliness and intelligence.