Morgan Griffith
Contact: Maggie Seidel (202) 225-3861

Griffith Statement on Passing of Former U.S. Rep. William C. Wampler Sr.

Wednesday, May 23 –

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement today after receiving the news that former Ninth District Congressman William C. Wampler Sr. had died:

“I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Ninth District Congressman William Wampler, ‘The Bald Eagle of the Cumberlands.’  Bill was a good friend and a courageous public servant.  My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Lee; his children; friends; and loved ones.  May God give them comfort during this difficult time.”

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http://morgangriffith.house.gov/News/DocumentPrint.aspx?DocumentID=296710

More Info:  Richmond Times-Dispatch Article

Thanks to everyone for attending the 9th District Convention today! Congratulations to those elected to positions today! A listing appears below.

—Chairman—
Jack Morgan

—9th District Presidential Elector—
Roger Elkins

—State Central Committee Members—
Susan Edwards
Michelle Jenkins
Jerry Lester

—RNC Delegates—
Jason Dreyzehner
Lee Grimes
James W. Martin

—RNC Alternate Delegates—
Patrick Muldoon
George Newman
John M. Seaborn

The following is a list of persons who filed to seek the offices indicated at the 9th Congressional District Republican Convention on Saturday, April 28th.

Chairman
Jack R. Morgan

State Central Committee – 3 open seats (Listed in order of filing)
K. Michelle Jenkins
Jerry M. Lester
Susan K. Edwards
Tamara Neo

Delegate to Republican National Convention – 3 Delegates and 3 Alternates (Listed in order of filing)
George Newman
John M. Seaborn
James W. Martin
Lee Grimes
Patrick Muldoon
Jason Dreyzehner

Presidential Elector
Roger Elkins