Swalwell Statement on Frank Gehry’s Passing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-14), released the following statement:

“My best friend died 4 years ago.  

My head was spinning. My heart halved.  I didn’t know what to do.  But I did know that my friend’s high school daughter loved architecture.  

Distraught, I called up my friend Frank and asked for his advice.  He said, “Why don’t you just send me her portfolio?”  

Then Frank talked to her and asked, “Why don’t you just work for me?”  And he mentored her every summer at Gehry Partners since.

Frank Gehry, the most brilliant architect of our time, had the greatest eye and most visionary mind.  But his heart?  It towered over every magnificent building that will forever carry his name.

When you talk about the most creative, world-changing Californians of all time, I know Walt Disney, Steven Spielberg, and Steve Jobs may first come to mind. But always, always remember Frank Gehry. 

I know I will.”

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