OH-16: Ted Strickland: "John Boccieri Will Fight His Heart Out for This District"

On Saturday, July 5th, Senator Major John Boccieri(D - Alliance, OH), attended a house party in Wooster with special Guest of Honor, Ohio Governor Ted Strickland. Brian Collinsworth, Communication Director, John Bocieri for U.S. Congress, has issued the following report.

Wooster, OH – Governor Ted Strickland stumped for 16th Congressional District candidate John Boccieri at a packed House Party in Wooster today. The event followed Strickland and Boccieri's appearance in the Wooster Bicentennial Parade this morning.

"I was in Congress for 12 years," Strickland told supporters at the House Party. "I know what it's like up there, and this is the guy who will go up there and fight his heart out for this area and do the right thing for the 16th District."

Strickland told House Party guests that Boccieri has worked hard in the Ohio state legislature to support workers, families, seniors and veterans. He highlighted Boccieri's efforts to protect local jobs, lower property taxes, keep pensions safe, and provide the best health care, education and employment opportunities for Ohio veterans.

Strickland also praised Boccieri's service in the U.S. Air Force and his four tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq. "No one has to question John Boccieri's commitment to this country," Strickland said.(emphasis added)

"I'm honored to have the support of my Governor and good friend Ted Strickland," Boccieri said. "Ted has fought so hard for the people of Ohio, and I've had so many incredible opportunities to work with him. I'm ready to take this fight to Washington and become his partner in Congress to turn around our economy and restore our middle class."(emphasis added)

The House Party took place at the home of Harry Featherstone, a Wooster resident and the former CEO of Wil-Burt Co. in Orrville. Ralph Freed, who flies with Boccieri in the Air Force Reserves, and his wife Margaret were also hosts.

John Boccieri was first elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in 2000. In the historic 2006 elections, Strickland was elected Governor and Boccieri was voted into the State Senate.

John Boccieri for Congress*P.O. Box 3016 *Alliance, Ohio 44601*(330) 754-0534 http://www.johnforcongress.com/