CLEVELAND - August 20, 2008 - Brush Engineered Materials Inc. issued the following statement in response to today's death of U.S. Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones (Ohio 11th District).
"Brush Engineered Materials Inc. extends its deepest condolences to Congresswoman Tubbs Jones' family, friends and staff during this difficult time. Her death comes as a loss to those of us who came to know and work with her. We admired her enthusiastic spirit, love of life and politics, and unwavering dedication to her district and constituents. We are grateful for her service.'
'Brush Engineered Materials, and its predecessor companies, has had a long history in Representative Tubbs Jones' district. We will miss her as a friend and a big champion of this part of Ohio in the Congress."
Brush Engineered Materials Inc. is headquartered in Cleveland. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, supplies worldwide markets with beryllium products, alloy products, electronic products, precious metal products, and engineered material systems.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Patrick S. Carpenter
216/383-6835
INVESTOR CONTACT:
Michael C. Haystack
216/383-6823