Washington D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on the passing of San Francisco Giants Senior General Partner Sue Burns:

"Like so many San Franciscans, I am shocked and saddened at the death of Sue Burns.

"Sue and her late husband Harmon Burns deserve our gratitude for their many charitable endeavors that enriched our lives. In 1992, Mr. and Mrs. Burns were instrumental in preventing the Giants from moving to Tampa-St. Petersburg, Florida by joining a group of local investors to purchase and keep the team in San Francisco. Later, the couple helped build AT&T Park, where Sue attended more than 1,000 games in her trademark orange, cheering the team in good times and bad.

"Many have observed that watching Sue Burns at the ballpark was like watching a mom at Little League - she took such pride and personal interest in the players, families, staff, and fans. She shared her love of the game as an active member of the Giants Community Fund and its efforts to teach baseball and leadership skills to young people.

"Sue Burns enhanced the lives of families throughout the Northern California with her dedicated public service to numerous organizations, including Sequoia Hospital, St. Pius Church and the St. Francis Center.

"I hope it is a comfort to the many who loved Sue, including her daughters Trina Burns Dean and Tori Burns, her mother Inge Trina, her grandchildren and other family, that so many are mourning her loss at this sad time."