Service Academy Political Action Committee Congratulates West Point Graduate Monty Warner On His West Virginia Gubernatorial Primary Victory
GradPAC Chairman Shawn N. Olds extended congratulations to Monty Warner on his victory in Tuesday's West Virginia Republican Primary for Governor. GradPAC is a national non-partisan political action committee comprised of hundreds of graduates of West Point, Annapolis, the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
Washington, DC (PRWEB) May 12, 2004 -- GradPAC Chairman Shawn N. Olds, on
behalf of hundreds of fellow service academy graduates, extended congratulations
to Monty Warner on his victory in Tuesday’s West Virginia Republican
gubernatorial primary.
Colonel (Retired) Monty Warner defeated 10 other
primary opponents to secure the Republican nomination for governor. Warner will
now face Joe Manchin, III in the November general election.
“Monty Warner
had demonstrated a lifetime of selfless service to community and country. As a
career army officer, businessman and entrepreneur, he has illustrated his
commitment to empowering individuals to reach their fullest potential. He has
also demonstrated in resounding fashion that he has the vision and perspicacity
to lead West Virginia as its next Governor,” said GradPAC Chairman
Olds.
Olds continued, “Monty’s ideas about how to address unemployment
and underemployment; tax reform; tort reform; educational improvements and
initiatives; and statewide economic development have clearly resonated
throughout each of West Virginia’s 55 counties. Additionally, in a time of war,
a seasoned military veteran like Monty Warner will work tirelessly with state
and federal leaders to ensure that the health, welfare, safety and combat
readiness of West Virginia’s soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines and coast guard
are paramount to partisanship. As the consummate soldier-statesman, he will also
work to ensure the safety, security and peace of mind of the citizens of his
state.”
Warner graduated from the United States Military Academy at West
Point in 1978. For the next 25 years, he served with great honor and distinction
as a Field Artillery Officer in the U.S. Army. Before retiring with the rank of
colonel in June 2003, Warner served two tours of duty at the Pentagon, two tours
in South Korea and two years as the Inspector General of the West Virginia
National Guard.
Colonel Warner’s family also has a long history of
service in government, politics and elected office. His father Brud served in
the West Virginia House of Delegates and also served as a magistrate in Kanawha
County. Warner’s brother Kasey is the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of
West Virginia. His brother Buffy is a former West Virginia State Senator, and
his brother Kris is the chairman of the West Virginia Republican
Party.
Warner is currently the President of the Square at Falling Run, a
planned town center in Morgantown, West Virginia, which combines the best in
housing, office, shopping, dining and entertainment. The town center will create
2,200 permanent and temporary jobs and generate $239 million in tax revenue in
the first 30 years.
Warner and his wife Janie have three children and
currently reside in Charleston, West Virginia.
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Source : http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/5/prweb125588.htm