Independent Candidate Drops Out and Throws Support Behind Franco

FRANCO FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chris Pinto

August 23, 2010 (508)981-6511

CARD ENDORSES FRANCO

Independent Candidate Drops Out and Throws Support Behind Franco

Worcester, MA…Today Paul Franco, Republican candidate for State Representative in the Thirteenth Worcester District, proudly announced that he has received the endorsement of independent candidate Bruce Card.

“I am extremely honored to have Bruce’s support in the upcoming election. His endorsement shows that I have broad base appeal,” stated Franco.

Card has been an independent candidate for this open seat. He has been running on a platform of fiscal responsibility and accountability. Due to family commitments, Card is withdrawing from the race and joining Franco’s team.

“I like Paul’s goals of reviving the economy, restoring integrity to Beacon Hill and fighting for fiscal discipline within the state budget. They mirror my views. I especially respect his years of service to our country in the U.S. Army Reserves,” said Card.

“I looked at all the other candidates before making this decision. Now more than ever before we need a person with strong leadership skills. That’s why I am proud to endorse his candidacy today. Paul Franco is the best person to be our next State Representative,” stated Card.

“We have only been in this race for a short time, but our message is really resonating with voters. People have had enough of politics as usual. I want to go to Boston to fight for this district, bring about fiscal stability, and create a more business friendly climate. Bruce’s endorsement and support is a huge boost to our efforts,” said Franco.

Lieutenant Colonel Paul J. Franco just came off active duty as a US Army Reservist. He has been working as a Soldiers’ Counsel at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC, for the past year as a mobilized US Army Reservist. His duties were to represent those soldiers injured during the war to ensure they receive the appropriate amount of compensation before being medically retired or separated. Franco’s efforts were so successful that over 70-percent of the soldiers he represented received an increase in their benefits or managed to be retained in the Army. He was recently awarded the Meritorious Service Medal by the Northern Regional Medical Commander, Major General Carla Hawley-Bowland, for his “unwavering professionalism, commitment.”

Besides being an officer in the US Army Reserve since 1980, Franco has lived in Worcester for 22 years where he has practiced law. He has worked as an attorney with the Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia for the past 10 years. Franco has also been active within the community serving on the West Tatnuck Elementary Parents’ Advisory Council, Christ the King Church Parish Council and as Director of Tee-ball and AA Boys Baseball Leagues for 2008-2009 with the Jesse Burkett Little League. He has also coached and served on the Board of Directors for the St. Peter’s Church basketball league and he has coached youth soccer in Worcester since 1994.

Franco has been married to Mary Ann Franco for nearly 27 years and they have six children, ranging in ages from eight to 25. All of his children are or have attended the Worcester Public Schools.

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