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For Immediate Release
Congressman
David Weldon Endorses Charles Celano, M.D. for State House
District 80
Weldon Praises Celano as a "Hardworking Man Of Principle"
Vero Beach, FL/April 30, 2008
Congressman David Weldon (R-FL) announces that he is endorsing
Dr. Charles Celano for Florida State House District Eighty.
Congressman Weldon in making his endorsement praised Dr.
Celano as "a hardworking man of principle who will serve
us well in Tallahassee." [Letter]
State House District 80 encompasses Indian River County,
and portions of Brevard and St. Lucie counties. This is
Dr. Celano's first race for political office.
"Charlie has been a friend of mine for
14 years," said Congressman Weldon. "Charlie will bring
a fresh perspective to Tallahassee on the issues important
to all of us here in Florida like tax reform, insurance
availability, and accountability in government. In these
challenging economic times we need people like him with
his kind of background and experience to help keep our Florida
economy going."
"I am honored to have Congressman Weldon's
endorsement," said Dr. Celano. "David Weldon is a friend
of mine whose idea of public service and conservative Treasure
Coast values are what I will bring to the State House for
the residents of District 80."
A graduate of State University of New
York at Stony Brook, Dr. Celano earned his medical degree
at the University of Noreste. He completed his cardiology
training at University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore.
Like many, he was attracted to the natural beauties of the
Treasure Coast. He has served as Chief of Staff at Indian
River Memorial Hospital, Chairman of the Cardiology Department
at Indian River Memorial Hospital and is currently Medical
Director of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at IRMC-Duke
Heart Center. He is a proud member of the Florida Medical
Association, Indian River County Medical Society, American
College of Healthcare Executives, and Fellow of the American
College of Cardiology.
Dr. Celano is a proud member of Republicans
for Life. With his dedication for life and the sanctity
of the unborn, he serves as a member of the Advisory Board
for the Carenet Pregnancy Centers of Indian River County.
Dr. Celano is a longtime member of the National Rifle Association
and strong champion of the Second Amendment. He is the proud
parent of Charles and Catherine who both reside in Vero
Beach. He is a member of the Central Assembly of God Church.
Additional information on the Celano Campaign
and Dr. Celano may be obtained at www.votecharlie.com.
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