U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) issued the following statement on the passing of former Oregon Congressman Wes Cooley:
"My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Wes Cooley during this difficult time of loss. Despite his various legal issues over the last 20 years, I know he cared deeply about the rural West and the country."
Cooley, who represented Oregon's Second District from 1995-1997, passed away yesterday in Bend.