LAKE MARY – On Saturday, July 30th, 2011, the Republican Party of Seminole County hosted its 2011 Reagan Lincoln Dinner at the Lake Mary Westin. The Keynote Speaker was Governor Brian Sandoval, the 30th Governor of the State of Nevada, who is known nationally as a rising Republican star and who has gained attention for his commitment to business and conservative issues.

The dinner was attended by over 240 people with several candidates and elected officials in attendance. The event was also an extremely successful fundraiser for the Republican Party of Seminole County as it prepares for the 2012 election.

Elected officials who spoke at the event included Seminole County Commission Chairwoman Brenda Carey who discussed the challenges facing Seminole County as well as Florida Speaker Designate Representative Chris Dorworth and Representative Jason Brodeur who discussed the 2011 legislative session and the budget crisis.
In honor of the Centennial of the Birth of President Ronald Reagan, the Honorable Bill McCollum delivered remarks about serving in Congress during the Reagan Presidency and the legacy of one of America’s most beloved Presidents. A tribute video then followed highlighting some of President Reagan’s greatest speeches.

As part of his Keynote Address, Governor Brian Sandoval gave a stirring speech on the economic crisis impacting his state and the issues he has faced in Nevada as well as the issues facing all Governors throughout the United States. Governor Sandoval further touched upon President Reagan’s lasting impact upon his own life. Governor Sandoval concluded to a standing ovation by expressing his optimism about the future and his strongly held belief that by working together we will overcome the difficult times we currently face.

The event closed with two leading US Senate Candidates, the Honorable Adam Hasner, former Majority Leader of the Florida House, and the Honorable George LeMieux, former U.S. Senator, giving their perspective on the debt crisis and their respective visions for the future of Florida.

At the end of the event, the Governor made himself available to young and old alike to discuss their concerns about America’s future and for autographs. Those in attendance expressed what a truly inspirational speech the Governor had just delivered and that they were grateful to hear him speak. Upon the conclusion of the event, Republican Party of Seminole County Chairman Al Schwarz stated that he felt “we need more individuals like Governor Sandoval involved in public service and I look forward with great optimism his future as someone with the vision to make a positive difference in our country.”