Sunday, September 14, 2008

Tom Rooney for Congress

Irish-American Republicans Endorse Tom Rooney for Congress


(Stuart, FL) "We are proud to endorse a distinguished Irish-American, Tom Rooney to be the next Republican Congressman from Florida’s 16th District,” said Jim Bomford, Chairman of the Florida Irish-American Republicans. “As a former U.S. Army captain and a criminal prosecutor, we have no doubt that Tom has what it takes to be a strong advocate for law enforcement and for our nation’s security.”

The Irish-American Republicans are a national organization established in 1994 to support the Republican Party and its principles among the 45 million strong Irish-American community. The IAR supports and promotes Irish Americans within the Republican Party, and GOP officials and candidates who work for issues of concern to Irish America, and the cause of peace and justice in Ireland.

Tom Rooney is a direct descendent of the Rooney family of Newry, County Down, Ireland. His grandfather Art Rooney, the son of Irish immigrants, rose to prominence as the founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, becoming one of our countries most respected Irish-Americans. After college, Tom worked for Seamus Mallon, MP (SDLP) and Irish-American U.S. Senator Connie Mack. Today his family owns several traditional Irish Public Houses in South Florida.

More info: http://www.tomrooney.com/



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