Reaction on the news of Phyllis Busansky’s passing
June 23, 2009 at 11:05 am by Wayne GarciaFrom Congresswoman Kathy Castor:
Phyllis will be well remembered in our hearts for her brave leadership, for her open, gregarious style and for her ability to fix problems that were tough to tackle. Her legacy as the primary author of the Hillsborough County Health Care Plan lives on every day in the improved health of our neighbors and our community. She was truly passionate about making sure those who least could afford medical services had an advocate on their side. She already was showing that passion as Supervisor of Elections, working to guarantee that voters’ rights were protected in Hillsborough County. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. She will be sorely missed.
From Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio:
I am shocked by the death of Phyllis. How sad that death claimed her just as she was embarking on a new challenge that she loved very much. The public needed her and this was her calling. I had the pleasure of serving with Phyllis on the County Commission and her passion for helping those who needed help the most was something I always admired. This is a great loss to both her family and to our community.
From Congressman Gus Bilirakis, who Busansky ran against, unsuccessfully, in 2006:
Phyllis Busansky was a dedicated public servant, whose work benefited many people in our area. I am saddened to learn of her passing, and my thoughts and prayers are with her family.
The Pasco County Democratic Party:
We are so saddened by the death of Phyllis Busansky, Supervisor of Elections of Hillsborough County. We have been so proud of Phyllis – of her committment to public service and her generous heart and spirit. She passed away in the night while at a conference in St. Augustine. She will be missed by us all.
Congressman Kendrick Meek of South Florida, the leading Democratic contender for the U.S. Senate in 2010:
This morning I was personally saddened by the news of the sudden death of a remarkable public servant, Phyllis Busansky. She was a friend of mine and her passing is nothing short of tragic. Phyllis put public service first and she helped improve the lives of countless people in her community and beyond. That never ending desire to serve others made Phyllis a remarkable leader of the highest order. May her family be comforted by the many members of a tightly knit community that admired her which spans Hillsborough County and the state of Florida during this incredibly sad time.
