RPOF Remembers Al Austin

Submitted by Anonymous on May 22, 2014 - 3:32pm

Republican Party of Florida Chairman Lenny Curry issued the following statement on the death of prominent GOP fundraiser and civic leader Al Austin:

"The news of Al Austins passing is unexpected and sad. Al was a great man who led an impressive life. His commitment to the Tampa Bay area and the Republican Party was unprecedented. My prayers are with his family during this time as we honor Als memory and the legacy he left behind.

Austin is attributed with bringing new business to the Tampa Bay area and is widely credited for helping bring the 2012 Republican National Convention to Tampa. Austin died of a heart attack in his sleep Wednesday evening. He was 85.

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