The Medford Republican City Committee presented its Presidents Day Celebration on Saturday February 19th at the Post 45 American Legion Hall with a program of interesting presenters and speakers recalling some former Presidents and honoring the 100th birthday anniversary of former President Ronald Reagan. A delicious barbecue lunch catered by Redbones of Somerville began the festivities. A program of presentations began with the 'Pledge of Allegiance' lead by Arlington High School senior and TARS Club Chairman Sean Harrington; and a wonderful rendition of 'God Bless America' by Medford High School senior Nicole Avella, daughter of committee member Mathew Avella.
The speaking program began with keynote speaker Don Feder whose topic "What America Means to Me" received a standing ovation from the audience at its conclusion. Former State Auditor candidate Mary Z. Connaughton presented a biography on the life of former President Ronald Reagan and Boston Herald columnist and political consultant Holly Robichaud gave an informative view of efforts by Republicans to train future candidates and their supporters on how to conduct successful campaigns. Ralph Zazula founder of "Show ID to Vote" was offered the opportunity at the end of the scheduled program to explain his efforts to bring about changes in State Law requiring that every voter provide a valid government-issued photo ID in order to vote in any election held in Massachusetts. Passage of such laws requiring an ID in order to vote in the twenty six states that now have such prerequisites have resulted in a reduction in the number of people able to vote fraudulently. Anyone wishing to learn more about this effort may do so by going to: www.ShowIDtoVote.com.
Special introductions from among the attendees included Joseph Boike, newly appointed Republican member of the Arlington Board of Registrars; James Dolan former chairman of the Arlington RTC and candidate for School Committee; Anthony Ventresca, chairman of the Billerica RTC; Helen Hatch State Committeewoman from the 4th Middlesex District and President of the Massachusetts Republican Assembly; Donald Wong, newly elected State Representative and co-owner of the Kowloon Restaurant; Karla Romero, former candidate for State Representative; Frank Addivinola, former candidate for State Representative; David Carnevale, former candidate for State Senate; and Paul Caruccio, former candidate for Governors Council.
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