A thank you from Alabama Gov. Riley to AFRW

FROM NFRW 10/21/2009 - Governor Riley Thanks Alabama Federation of Republican Women for Help on Making Birthdays Special for Alabama's Foster Children.

At the Alabama Federation of Republican Women's annual conference in Birmingham, Governor Bob Riley honored the AFRW for their work with the Alabama Birthday Wish for Foster Children program. The Governor also extended his congratulations to the AFRW for winning an NFRW "Caring for America Award" which was presented at the NFRW Convention in Orlando, FL.

"A birthday is such an important event in the life of a child. We want all children to have the opportunity to be recognized and celebrated on their birthday, and the Birthday Wish project is working to make sure every foster child in Alabama experiences the special feeling that comes with a childhood birthday," said Governor Riley.

"I commend the Alabama Federation of Republican Women for making this project their primary charitable cause and honor them for the recognition they received at the national level for their work."

Congratulations to President Bobbie Lou Leigh and members of the AFRW for your hard work on this project!

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NFRW endorses McCain

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 15, 2008
CONTACT: Lisa Ziriax 703-548-9688 or lziriax@nfrw.org

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) unanimously endorsed Senator John McCain for president during its spring board of directors meeting on March 15.

More than 300 Republican women leaders from across the nation attended the meeting, held in the Washington, D.C., area March 14-15.

In addition to unanimously approving a resolution endorsing McCain, board members heard from a diverse line-up of Republican officials and leaders regarding the upcoming elections, including House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH); U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao; Jo Ann Davidson, co-chairman of the Republican National Committee; and, Judy Black, Women for McCain.

“We are energized and enthusiastic about Senator McCain,” NFRW President Shirley Sadler said. “Our members are committed to his presidential campaign and are working at the grassroots in every state to turn out voters to the polls for him and our other Republican candidates in November.”

Founded in 1938, the NFRW is one of the largest women’s political organizations in the country with more than 1,800 local clubs in all 50 states and in the U.S. territories. The grassroots organization recruits and elects Republican candidates, advocates the Party’s philosophy and initiatives, and empowers women in the political process.

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