WASHINGTON, June 18, 2015 – U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) today released the following statement on the passing of former University of Tennessee President Ed Boling:

“Ed Boling made the University of Tennessee his life, and he contributed immensely to its success. I learned from him and valued his friendship. Honey and I want to express to Carolyn and all the Boling family members our sympathy.”           

Alexander was president of the University of Tennessee from 1988 to 1991.

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