Alexandria, Va. (January 10, 2012) – Republican State Leadership Committee Chairman Ed Gillespie issued the following statement following the death of Assemblyman Alex DeCroce, Republican leader of the New Jersey Assembly:

“We are shocked and saddened to hear about Alex’s death late last night. He was a friend for many years and his sudden passing is a loss for all of us at the RSLC. We offer our heartfelt condolences to Betty Lou, the DeCroce family and the NJ Assembly."

About the RSLC The RSLC is the largest caucus of Republican state leaders and the only national organization whose mission is to elect down ballot, state-level Republican office-holders. Since 2002, the RSLC has been working to elect candidates for the office of Attorney General, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State and State Legislator. The RSLC has more than 100,000 donors in all 50 states. The RSLC raised more than $30 million for the 2009-2010 cycle as part of an effort that picked up 20 legislative chambers, six Attorneys General, three Lieutenant Governors and seven Secretaries of State.