Mrs. Joyce Murtha endorses Critz and become honorary chair of campaign committee

By CRITZ FOR CONGRESS

The Critz for Congress campaign is pleased to announce that Mrs. Joyce Murtha has endorsed Mark Critz’s candidacy to fill her husband’s vacated seat.

“After reviewing all the candidates running for this seat, it is clear to me that the most qualified and knowledgeable candidate in the field is Mark Critz,” Mrs. Murtha said. “Over the past decade, Jack grew to rely on Mark’s expertise and knowledge of the district, both on the governmental and political side of the job. Mark has always displayed the utmost professionalism and concern for constituents, and it is for this reason that I am declaring my full endorsement of his candidacy. I am so sure that Mark is the best candidate that I have also agreed to act as honorary chair of his campaign committee.”

Critz said he was both grateful for and flattered by Mrs. Murtha’s unqualified support.

“Mrs. Murtha has always been well aware of my efforts on behalf of Congressman Murtha, and I don’t believe I could receive a more meaningful endorsement or find a more worthy honorary chair,” Critz said.

“My next goal is to show the citizens of the 12th Congressional District and the Democrat Committee why I have earned the respect and trust of Mrs. Murtha. Many of the people I’ve had the pleasure of working with over the years have been contacting me and expressing their support for my candidacy, with many of them volunteering to circulate my petitions,” Critz said. “The unsolicited support I’m receiving is very gratifying because it proves that my work is appreciated by people throughout the entire 12th Congressional District.”

The next steps are the nomination of a candidate for the special election and filing petitions to be placed on the primary election ballot.

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