PRESS
RELEASE from America's Foundation PAC
For Immediate Release
January 19, 2011
Contact: Virginia Davis
Santorum Announces
Claira Monier as PAC Chairwoman in New Hampshire
Washington, DC – Former Senator Rick Santorum
(R-PA) announced today that longtime Republican activist, Claira
Monier, will serve as chairwoman of his political action committee,
America’s Foundation, in New Hampshire. In this volunteer
position,
Monier will connect Senator Santorum with grassroots activists across
the state as he continues to explore a run for president in 2012.
“I
am honored to have Claira as a part of our team in New Hampshire.
Her
roots in the Granite State run deep, and there is no doubt her
connection to many grassroots activists and party leaders will be a
great asset as I continue to consider a run for president,” said
Senator Santorum.
Claira
Monier has served New Hampshire in many capacities and is a veteran of
both state and local politics. A former aide to Republican Gov.
Meldrim Thomson and the widow of Senate President Bob Monier, Claira
Monier is well acquainted with the politics of New Hampshire. She also
served as regional administrator for the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services in the Reagan administration and for 20 years, she was
the executive director of the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority.
From 1989 to 1991, she chaired U.S. Senator Judd Gregg’s commissions on
Health Care Costs and Availability and is also the past Chair of the
Manchester Chapter of the American Red Cross. Her honors include
the
2004 Citizen of the Year award from the Greater Manchester Chamber of
Commerce.
“I believe Rick Santorum’s
conservative message is resonating well in New Hampshire. He has
demonstrated a deep understanding of the many challenges our country
faces – both domestically and internationally – and I believe he has
the right message for our state and our country at this critical time,”
said Claira Monier. “I look forward to working closely with him
in the
weeks and months ahead.”
“Claira
Monier understands New Hampshire politics and like most activists here,
she takes her endorsement seriously. I am thrilled to have her helping
to guide us through this exploratory effort. Her tremendous knowledge
of the names, faces and issues that make the First in the Nation
Primary so special will be invaluable,” said Mike Biundo, State
Director of America’s Foundation for New Hampshire. “I am truly
looking forward to working with her.”
In the 2008 election cycle, Claira Monier supported former
Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney.
To learn more about former Senator Rick Santorum, please visit
www.RickSantorum.com.
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