For Immediate Release
Contact:
Kenn Anderson
Nearhood Campaign to Continue With Help of
Friends of Ray Nearhood
SCRANTON
- While attempting to avoid a stopped vehicle on the highway, Ray Nearhood was
involved in a very serious car accident in mid-August. Another vehicle was also
involved, with serious injuries sustained by the passengers. The friends and
family of Ray Nearhood continue to offer their prayers for a speedy recovery to
all involved.
Mr.
Nearhood’s injuries are extensive. Because of this, his family initially asked
that both his campaign committee and the Republican Party of Lackawanna County
withhold any comment on his condition or his campaign until his physicians
could better assess his situation. Mr. Nearhood is still undergoing treatment
and has a very difficult road ahead of him. He is, however, improving. Because
of this, his family, friends and supporters have decided to continue his
campaign for State Representative.
Kenn
Anderson Sr., Chairman of the Friends of Ray Nearhood committee issued the
following statement:
“Ray’s
campaign started in the most challenging way possible – as a write-in candidate
– where he beat the odds and secured the nomination. He did this for two
reasons: first, because he knew that he could use his experience and education
to help fix the problems plaguing Harrisburg; and second, because he wanted the
voters of his district to have to have a choice in the November election. Ray’s
advocacy for smaller, less intrusive government and his experience working with
troubled governments to solve their financial problems is well known. It is
that philosophy and that experience that Harrisburg needs right now.
Because
Ray is so passionate about helping this district and because we believe Ray is
truly needed in Harrisburg, his family, friends and supporters have met and
decided to continue his campaign for him while he recovers. As a long-time
friend of Ray’s I can honestly say that Ray would never quit on a friend. We,
the Friends of Ray Nearhood, will not quit on him.”
Lance
Stange, Chairman of the Republican Party of Lackawanna County issued the
following statement:
“Before
this unfortunate accident, Ray worked his campaign daily. Rain or shine, you
could hardly find a day that Ray wasn’t out pounding the pavement talking to
voters. His dedication to this race was incredible. Now that his injuries make
it impossible for him to meet the physical demands of his campaign, his
supporters have agreed to pick up where Ray left off. It won’t be Ray knocking
on your door; it will be one of his dedicated friends and supporters talking to
you about why Ray is the best candidate for State Representative. Ray’s friends
have come together for his campaign in a way I have never seen before. It is
truly a testament to the kind of man Ray Nearhood is.”
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