Lenny Curry Speaks About Former Congressman Clay Shaw

Republican Party of Florida Chairman Lenny Curry spoke Wednesday about the late Clay Shaw, who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1981-2007.

"Clay Shaw served Florida and our country with distinction and honor for 26 years in the United States Congress," said Curry. "Congressman Shaw championed and authored welfare reform, making personal responsibility a large part of our federal government's focus. The Republican Party of Florida mourns with his wife Emilie, four children and 15 grandchildren. There's no doubt that people across Florida are proud of of Congressman Shaw's legacy."

Shaw passed away Tuesday evening after a long battle with cancer. He was 74.