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Bolling to Alexandria: The Republican Party is for Women
Jean Ann Bolling speaks on "The State of the State, 2012" to Republican Women at the Lloyd House.
Old Town, Alexandria, received a special visitor from the state’s capitol in Richmond this week.
Mrs. Jean Ann Bolling, wife of Virginia Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling, was the keynote speaker at the Commonwealth Republican Women’s Club annual membership meeting at the Lloyd House on North Washington Street in Old Town. The reception recognizes those who work successfully for the Republican Party both locally and state-wide.
In her speech entitled, “The State of the State, 2012” Mrs. Bolling laid out current problems facing the state and detailed good solutions, including lowering unemployment rates and the success of women. Her facts and figures, good sense of humor and interesting presentation were well received. Mrs. Bolling encouraged women to get involved in politics.
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Mrs. Bolling said that under her husband’s leadership with Gov. Robert McDonnell, Virginia unemployment has fallen to 5.6 percent in the state. The national unemployment rate remains high at 8.2 percent, a difference in Virginia that Mrs. Bolling attributes to good economic policies. She also said the Republican Party is the party for women, and encouraged all to get involved.
“If you are not already a member of a political club, I encourage you to join the Commonwealth Republican Women’s Club today,” said Mrs. Bolling.
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In addition, special guest Rae Lynne Chornenky, president of the National Federation of Republican Women, spoke briefly about her goals as president of the federation in this important election year. The Commonwealth Republican Women’s Club is a member in good standing with the National Federation of Republican Women.
The Commonwealth Republican Women’s Club is the premier grassroots organization for women in the City of Alexandria devoted to strengthening the presence of the Republican Party through recruitment and election of candidates at the local, state and national levels. CRWC members engage the public through political forums, education and campaigns and place special emphasis on the support and development of women.
For additional information on the women’s club or campaign activity in 2012 in Alexandria, visit CRWC at www.alexandriacrwc.org. or Gail Ledwig at donaldgail@yahoo.com.
