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

Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli will be holding town hall meetings in Southwest Virginia to discuss electric rate hikes and how they are impacting our economy.  The town halls will be free and open to the public with time to answer questions from the audience at the end of each event.

Details on the events:

April 9th 2012

Gate City Town Hall
9:30am – 10:30am
Scott County Vocational School Auditorium
387 Broadwater Avenue
Gate City, VA 24251

Abingdon Town Hall
2:30pm-3:30pm
Keyser Aday Theatre
Learning Resource Center
VA Highlands Community College
110 Opportunity Lane
Abingdon, VA 24210

April 10th 2012

Tazewell Town Hall
2:30-3:30pm
Tazewell County Administration Building – Board of Supervisors Room
108 E. Main Street
Tazewell, VA 24651

April 11th 2012

Pulaski Town Hall
9:30am-10:30am
Pulaski County Administration Building – Board Room
143 Third Street, NW
Pulaski, VA 24301

Christiansburg Town Hall
2:30pm-3:30pm
Montgomery County Government Center – Board of Supervisors Room
755 Roanoke Street
Christiansburg, VA 24073