Statement By The Honorable Tom Ridge on the Penn State Tragedy

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tom Ridge, former governor of Pennsylvania, released the following statement regarding the Penn State tragedy:

"Along with my fellow Pennsylvanians and all Americans, I have been shocked and deeply saddened by the horrible tragedy at Penn State.

"My heart goes out to the victims and their families and I join everyone in praying for their healing, with the hope that somehow their lives may be restored and renewed.

"It is my hope and expectation that recent actions by state and federal authorities, as well as the Penn State Board of Trustees, will begin the very difficult process of determining all of the facts, helping all of the victims in need of support and justice, and ensuring that something like this never happens again."

SOURCE Office of The Honorable Tom Ridge