ST. PAUL, MN - At a news conference on Monday, November 17, 2014, Governor Dayton made the following statement on the passing of former Congressman Bill Frenzel.

"Congressman Bill Frenzel was a leading tax expert in the U.S. House of Representatives and was involved in major tax reform legislation over his career. When I was growing up in Minnesota's third district, Congressman Frenzel represented my community. Everyone always had the greatest respect for him and for his intelligence, his knowledge of tax issues, his friendliness and his humanity.

"Congressman Frenzel served our state, and our nation extraordinarily well during his time in office. I offer my deepest condolences to Congressman Frenzel's wife Ruth, and to his family."