House
Republican Press Release
September
22, 2006
Press
Office: 860-240-8700
State
Representatives William A. Hamzy R-78th District, Selim G. Noujaim,
R-74th District, state Senator David J. Cappiello, R-24th
District and several local officials of Lebanese ancestry will host a
fundraiser to help support humanitarian relief for Lebanese citizens and
families who have been injured or left homeless as a result of the recent
hostilities in Lebanon.
The event,
which will feature nationally recognized pollster John Zogby, an expert on the
Middle East as well as American politics, is scheduled for Sunday, September 24th,
at 5:00 p.m., at the Lebanese American Club at 22 West Street in Danbury.
“Although
the cease-fire in Lebanon has been in effect for almost a month now, the
country is just beginning to recover and the people who live in areas that were
especially hard-hit by the fighting are still desperately in need of
assistance,” Representative Hamzy said. “The money that will be raised at
Sunday’s event will be distributed by AmeriCares, a widely respected
international relief organization, which will see to it that the assistance
goes to families that are most in need of help. The people of Connecticut have
always been generous when it comes to supporting relief efforts during
emergencies and disasters. I urge everyone to get behind this cause as well.”
“This should
be a very interesting event for a very good cause,” said Sen. Cappiello. “John
Zogby is one the most recognizable names in polling. With the state and
national elections in high gear coupled with events currently happening around
the world, particularly in Middle East, I think we’re very fortunate to have
someone with his expertise to join us at this fundraiser.”
Also
involved in organizing the fundraiser are Waterbury Mayor Michael J. Jarjura, Danbury; City Councilman Thomas Saadi; Ehden Lebanese American Club (Wolcott) President
Michael Macary, and Lebanon American Club (Danbury) President Joe Walkovich.
The event is
being held in conjunction with AmeriCares, a Stamford-based international
relief organization that immediately responds to emergency medical needs and
long-term humanitarian assistance programs for people around the world.
For more information regarding the Lebanese Relief
Fundraiser please contact Senator David Cappiello at (203) 240-3715.
