| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 14, 2007 |
CONTACT: Romney Press Shop |
GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY ANNOUNCES THE FLORIDA AFRICAN AMERICAN STEERING COMMITTEE
Boston, MA – Governor Mitt Romney today named the more than 40 men and women joining the Romney for President Florida American Steering Committee. This group will be instrumental in organizing grassroots supporters, as well as communicating Governor Romney's positions and ideas on issues that are important to voters in Florida and across the country.
"I thank these Florida leaders for their support in helping us build an even stronger grassroots organization in the Sunshine State," said Governor Romney. "By effecting true, conservative change, we will be ready to address the new challenges we must confront together if the American Dream is to reach all corners of our country."
Leading Governor Romney's Florida African American Steering Committee as Honorary Chairs are State Representative Jennifer Carroll and David Griffin, both Co-Chairs of the Romney for President campaign in Florida. The chapter's Statewide Chair is Deon Long. Additionally, T. Willard Fair, Deveron Gibbons and Derrick Wallace serve on Governor Romney's Florida Finance Committee.
"Governor Romney is the only candidate that is presenting substantive policies and reforms to address the problems Americans face today. With a record of innovative leadership, it is clear that he is uniquely qualified to provide the leadership we need to expand access to affordable health care, keep our taxes low, raise the bar on education and keep our country safe," said Statewide Chair Deon Long. "I am proud to lead such an impressive group of Floridians as we work hard to elect Governor Romney the next President of the United States."
Romney For President Florida African American Steering Committee Honorary Chairs:
Romney For President Florida African American Steering Committee
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