OPM Director on Bill Sparkman's Death

Office of Personnel Management Director John Berry gave me this statement about the death of Census worker and teacher, Bill Sparkman, found hanged in Kentucky:

"I am shocked and saddened by the death of Census worker Bill Sparkman. On behalf of the federal family, we give his loved ones our deepest condolences. While the full police report is not yet in, the initial reports are very disturbing and we will be following developments closely."