(ST. LOUIS, MO.) April 13, 2010 – U.S. Senator Christopher “Kit” Bond is stepping out of the political arena after what will be 40 years of service. In 1973 Bond became Missouri’s youngest governor. He served two nonconsecutive terms as governor and two years as state auditor before [...]]]> IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Contact: Theresa Petry, (314) 807-7077

(ST. LOUIS, MO.) April 13, 2010 – U.S. Senator Christopher “Kit” Bond is stepping out of the political arena after what will be 40 years of service. In 1973 Bond became Missouri’s youngest governor. He served two nonconsecutive terms as governor and two years as state auditor before entering the U.S. Senate in 1986. On Friday, April 16^th, 2010 Third Congressional candidate Ed Martin will salute Bond’s service. Martin is hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser with some 500 friends and supporters expected to attend.

“Kit Bond has spent years fighting for Missouri. He’s worked tirelessly to help secure funds for defense projects and keep jobs at Boeing not to mention his commitment to transportation and agriculture in our area. We’d like to show our appreciation for his service to our state,” said Martin.

When: Friday, April 16^th, 2010    5pm-7pm

Where: Orlando Gardens, 4300 Hoffmeister, St. Louis, MO 63125

For more information about Martin’s background and the campaign, visit EdMartinforCongress.com, or follow him on Facebook and Twitter @ed4congress.

Theresa Petry
Press Secretary
“Ed Martin for Congress”
(314) 807-7077 (cell)

theresa.petry@edmartinforcongress.com
www.edmartinforcongress.com