
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - 12:00 PM
ORP Mourns the Passing of Deanna Marie Koenig Smith
The first Woman Chair of the Oregon Republican Party Passes
Portland, OR – Today Chairman Allen Alley issues the following statement on the passing of Deanna Marie Koenig Smith, Chair of the Oregon Republican Party, 1997 to 1999:
“Oregon Republicans mourn the passing of former Chair Deanna Smith, the first woman Chair of our Party and a community leader with a long record of service to Oregon and our nation. Deanna always brought out the best in everyone she worked with and did a superb job in leading our Party during her term as Chair. Last September, the Oregon Republican Party State Central Committee unanimously passed a resolution honoring Deanna and her husband, former Congressman Denny Smith. Deanna, Denny and the Smith family are in our thoughts and prayers,” Chairman Allen Alley said.