FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 25, 2006
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Melancon Receives Endorsements, Award from St. Bernard Parish

CHALMETTE, LA: Congressman Charlie Melancon (LA-3) received an award from the St. Bernard Parish School Board yesterday. Melancon was awarded for his “honored and perilous support of the children of St. Bernard Parish and dedicated service to the school system as it rebuilds in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.” Melancon received a certificate of proclamation at the School Board’s monthly meeting.

Melancon also picked up five endorsements from the St. Bernard Parish Council. Four of the endorsements came from Republicans. Those endorsing Melancon were Joey DiFatta, Judy Hoffmeister, Kenny Henderson, Craig Taffaro, and Tony Meleirne.

“Charlie was here immediately after Hurricane Katrina. He didn’t look for anything other than how to help us,” At-large Councilman DiFatta said. “Because of his work towards our recovery, he is the best person to represent St. Bernard Parish for the next two years. It is an easy choice to endorse Congressman Melancon.”

Earlier in the year, Melancon picked up key endorsements from St. Bernard President Junior Rodriguez and Sheriff Jack Stephens. Melancon was also honored as Legislator of the Year by the St. Bernard Chapter of the Alliance for Good Government.

“Charlie did a great job for St. Bernard Parish during Katrina and has continued to work to help us on our road to recovery,” Stephens said. “I, and the people of St. Bernard, are forever grateful for the work that he did.”

“Charlie Melancon has been outstanding helping us with the problems we’ve had,” Rodriguez said. “He was always the first one to help out any time we called.”

“Citizens across the 3rd District are echoing what those in St. Bernard are saying,” Melancon spokesman Lewis Lowe said. “Congressman Melancon is the best man for the job and they want him back for another term.”

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