NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia PAC Endorses Betsy Carr
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 15th, 2009 NARAL PRO-CHOICE VIRGINIA PAC ANNOUNCES ENDORSEMENT OF DELEGATE BETSY CARR, DISTRICT 69 Endorsement highlights organization’s dedication to building a pro-choice majority in the Virginia House of Delegates (Alexandria, VA) – Today, NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia PAC, the commonwealth’s leading advocate for personal privacy and a woman’s right to choose, announced its endorsement of Betsy Carr for House District 69. “Voters in House District 69 are fortunate to have Betsy Carr fighting to represent their interests in Richmond and protect their reproductive rights at the state level. We are proud to have the opportunity to support Betsy this election, recognizing her past work with the University of Richmond’s Women’s Resource Center and as a member of the Richmond County School Board. In 2005, she received one of the YWCA’s Outstanding Women Awards, illustrating her exceptional contribution to her Richmond-area community.” said Tarina Keene, Executive Director of NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia. Keene added, “Betsy Carr is a pro-choice leader who will support measures to prevent unintended pregnancies and reduce the need for abortion – values the residents of the 69th District look for in their legislators.” NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia supports candidates who are dedicated to family planning, preventing unintended pregnancy, and increasing access to reproductive healthcare for women and families. The organization’s powerful statewide network of activists will mobilize pro-choice voters throughout Virginia to help elect Betsy Carr and other pro-choice candidates in November. Contact: Tarina Keene, 757-287-3356 ###
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