Gov. Perry Announces Connecticut Leadership Team
AUSTIN – Texas Gov. Rick Perry today announced several key members of
his Connecticut campaign leadership team. The state team will be
co-chaired by State Sen. Jason Welch and Chris Healy. Healy will serve
as the Perry state network coordinator, leading the Perry for president
grassroots efforts throughout the state.
“Jason and Chris will play an instrumental role in bringing my
conservative record and vision to get America working again to voters
across Connecticut,” said Gov. Perry. “I am proud to have their support
and expertise in this campaign and look forward to working with them as
we move forward.”
State Sen. Jason Welch is currently serving his first term representing
Connecticut’s 31st Senatorial District. He is the Senate’s ranking
member on the Public Health and Veterans’ Affairs Committees and also
serves on the Appropriations, Judiciary and Internship Committees.
Additionally, Sen. Welch works as an attorney for a Lloyd’s of London
syndicate based in Farmington.
Christopher C. Healy is the former chairman of the Connecticut
Republican Party and a longtime activist, campaign manager and senior
strategist for GOP causes. He has been a delegate to three national GOP
Conventions – 2000, 2004 and 2008, serving twice on the Resolutions
Committee. He has also served as an operative and advisor to many
political campaigns at the local, state and federal levels. Healy is
the director of business development for Summit Financial Inc.
For more information about Gov. Rick Perry’s record, presidential
campaign and plan to get America working again, please visit: www.rickperry.org.