Levesque for Congress Campaign

LEVESQUE FOR CONGRESS

P.O. BOX 1387

Auburn, ME 04211

www.levesqueformaine.com

CONTACT: Vic Berardelli, Communications Director

(207) 234-4549

(207) 949-2438 (Cell)

FIVE DISTINGUISHED MAINERS TO CO-CHAIR

LEVESQUE FOR CONGRESS CAMPAIGN

AUBURN, ME – Jason J. Levesque, Republican candidate in Maine’s 2^nd Congressional District, announced the co-chairs of the Levesque for Congress Campaign which will advise him and coordinate leadership committees:

Waldo County Commissioner Donald P. Berry, Sr.

Cyr Plantation First Assessor/Town Manager Daniel Deveau

Rep. Henry Joy

former-Bangor City Councilor Catharine “Kay” Lebowitz

former-Rep. Thomas Shields.

“This diverse group of top business, civic and political leaders has joined our effort early because they know that the 2^nd District needs fresh leadership,” Levesque said. “While Mainers are losing their jobs, Mike Michaud only shows up after-the-fact with band-aid solutions. When average Mainers want to express concerns about health care, Mike Michaud only meets select people at invitation-only events. It’s time to move Maine forward. We can do better.”

Berry said Levesque’s understanding of the economy is vital for a Congressman.

“Jason and I have had several talks about the economy and the needs of the people of Maine and he will be an outstanding representative to carry those views to Washington. As a businessman, he understands what we need and he has an excellent grasp of the economy of the state of Maine,” Berry said.

Deveau said Maine needs a Congressman with small business experience.

“I feel confident in Jason and proud of his shared Franco heritage. He is smart and has a realistic understanding of the business climate in Maine and what we’re up against. We need his vision in Congress,” Deveau said.

Joy said Levesque’s experience raising a family helps him better understand the people of the 2^nd District.

“I think it is high time we got someone representing us in Congress who understands the needs of families and business for the future of Maine,” Joy said.

Lebowitz said Levesque best understand how to bring jobs to Maine people.

“I’m very impressed with Jason’s dedication and his abilities. He is a businessman, which is background we really need in Congress at this time to formulate policies which will help the economy and create jobs,” Lebowitz said.

Shields said Levesque has a better understanding of the average Maine family.

“Jason is an honest, energetic man who knows what it’s like to run a business and meet a payroll and raise a family, which gives him a better understanding of people’s lives and the economy to represent them in Washington,” Dr. Shields said.

Background of the co-chairs:

· Donald P. Berry, Sr. of Belmont

Currently a Waldo County Commissioner, Don Berry served four terms in the Maine House of Representatives, representing coastal Waldo County. He represented Maine as a Flemming Fellow to the National Association of State Legislators. He is the former Chair of the Waldo County Republican Committee. A retired science teacher at Belfast High School, he was honored with a 2000 Bowdoin College Distinguished Teaching Award. A former youth track coach, he is now a certified U.S. Track & Field official. An active outdoor sports enthusiast, he is President of the Tri-Town Snow Riders. He will coordinate leadership teams in the coastal Maine areas of Waldo, Hancock and Washington counties.

· Daniel Deveau of Van Buren

Currently, Deveau is First Assessor/Town Manager in Cyr Plantation. A Maine small business leader, Dan Deveau is former owner of Deveau Farms in Van Buren, a major potato harvester. He is a past Maine Young Farmer of the Year and is the Past President of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Active in Aroostook County business and community affairs, he is Past President of the Van Buren Jaycees and a former Director of the Boy Scouts. He is active in the Acadian Heritage Council, which is working to bring the World Acadian Congress to the St. John Valley in 2014, and Knights of Columbus. He will coordinate northern Maine leadership teams in Aroostook and Piscataquis counties.

· Henry Joy of Crystal

Currently serving his eighth term in the Maine House of Representatives, representing northern Penobscot and southern Aroostook counties. He is a former Republican candidate for Governor. A retired educator, he is currently in modular home sales. A U.S. Air Force veteran, he is active in the American Legion. He is active in the Maine Association of Retirees and the Island Falls Fish & Game Organization. He will coordinate central Maine leadership teams in northern Penobscot and southern Aroostook counties.

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Catharine “Kay” Lebowitz of Bangor.

Known nationally for her work with the Bangor Troop Greeters, which has welcomed home more than 950,000 servicemen and women on their first stop on U.S. soil from overseas duty, Kay Lebowitz has been honored in the Congressional Record and by a Maine Legislative Sentiment. Still active in her early-90’s, she was a participant in the 2006 Blaine House Conference on Aging. She is a former member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing the City of Bangor, and served as a Bangor City Councilor. She volunteers on the Boards of the Bangor Museum, Eastern Maine Community College and Maine Center for Aging and has served the Eastern Maine United Way.

Dr. Thomas Shields of Auburn

Dr. Shields, a retired orthopedic surgeon, served four terms in the Maine House of Representatives. In 2005-06 he served on the Maine Joint Standing Committee for Health Care Reform. His wife, Bethel, served on the Auburn City Council. Dr. Shields is a retired-Major in the U.S. Air Force. He will coordinate leadership teams in Aroostook, Oxford and Franklin counties.