Trenton, NJ – NJGOP Chairman Doug Steinhardt released the following statement regarding the passing of former First Lady of New Jersey, Deborah Bye Kean, who served from 1982 to 1990:

“On behalf of the New Jersey Republican State Committee, I want to express our condolences to the Kean family. At the NJGOP, we often talk about being motivated to serve by our desire to fight for our families. Debby Kean is survived by a wonderful legacy of public service and dedication to her family. We are eternally thankful for her contributions to New Jersey and she will live on as an inspiration to continue working for our families.”