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Our Party BlogHave your say about all things democraticJune 17, 2008DEMOCRATS CELEBRATE AT FIRST ANNUAL MARILYN LLOYD DINNEROver 300 Democrats gathered for the first annual Marilyn Lloyd Dinner Monday night at the Chattanooga ChooChoo. The dinner honored Congresswoman Marilyn Lloyd, who represented Tennessee's 3rd District from 1975 through 1995 in the U. S. House of Representatives in Washington DC. Congressman Bart Gordon (D-TN) and Congressman Heath Shuler (D-NC) traveled to Chattanooga to join the celebration. During the dinner, Democrats recalled the 1976 Carter-Sasser-Lloyd campaign during which Jimmy Carter was elected President, Jim Sasser upset incumbent U.S. Senator Bill Brock of Chattanooga, and Mrs. Lloyd was re-elected to her 2nd term. Sasser's son, Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman Gray Sasser, introduced Congresswoman Lloyd, and Jim Hall read greetings from former President Carter. State Senator Andy Berke, State Representative Joanne Favors, and County Commissioner and Democratic nominee for Hamilton County Sheriff Greg Beck were also present and addressed the crowd. At the dinner, Hamilton County Democratic Party Chairman John Bailes announced the creation of the "Marilyn Lloyd Scholarship." Starting in the spring of 2009, the scholarship will be awarded annually to a Hamilton County public high school graduate planning to pursue a degree in public service. Post a Reply... Most Recent Posts: 08/16: Senator Andy Berke Asks, "Are Kids Ready to Learn?" 08/12: Join us today for JFK Club & Greater Chattanooga Democratic Women's Club 08/08: Thanks to Democrats for Helping on Election Day 08/07: Vote Today, Then Join us for Election Results at IBEW Union Hall tonight 08/06: OFFICIAL DEMOCRATIC RESPONSE TO TIMES FREE PRESS ENDORSEMENTS FOR SHERIFF 08/06: Get Out the Vote Thursday for Andy Berke, JoAnne Favors, Tommie Brown, and Greg Beck 08/04: Radio Ads reflect candidate with high negatives 08/01: Listen to the "Greg Beck for Sheriff" Radio Ads 08/01: Join Greg Beck for a GOTV Rally & BBQ Tomorrow 07/31: Today's Times Free Press: Hammond continues to show poor ethical judgment in Lonnie Hood Case 07/31: Meet U.S. Senate Candidate Mike Padgett at Party Headquarters on Aug.1 07/29: HEAR TWO NEW RADIO ADS on Jim Hammond: Flip-Flop Jim & Cadillac Jim 07/28: Three RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT LEADERS ENDORSE BECK FOR SHERIFF 07/25: COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE TO BECK EVENT WITH MARILYN LLOYD 07/25: GERMANS LOVE OBAMA; CHATTANOOGANS LOVE VOLKSWAGEN~GREAT YEAR FOR DEMOCRATS! 07/24: Restore Integrity in Sheriff's Department~Elect Greg Beck 07/18: EARLY VOTING BEGINS TODAY! 07/17: ANNIE HALL and Dr. Brent Staton named to direct "Padgett for U.S. Senate" Campaign in Chattanooga 07/16: Corruption & Poor Judgment: Hammond insists on Keeping Corrupt Cop 07/15: Support Greg Beck this week for canvassing and early vote |
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