Is there a sympathy form letter for politicians to fill in the blanks, or what?

Both Mr. Mayor and Mr. Gov send out statements on the death of Jack Valenti late Thursday. And while they clearly personalized the letter, they start and end in such strikingly similar manner, I can't help but think they started with the same template. See for yourself (emphasis is mine):

From Antonio Villaraigosa:

"Today the people of Los Angeles join the nation in mourning the death of Jack Valenti, one of Hollywood's most passionate leaders and one of this City's most vocal champions.
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"Our thoughts and prayers are with Jack's wife, Mary Margaret, and their three children, Alexandra, John and Courtenay.

From Arnold Schwarzenegger:

"Today, our nation has lost a great leader, a true gentleman and a genuine American hero.
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"Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Mary Margaret, and to his entire family."