Representative Carroll Endorses Gutierrez for Congress

ORLANDO, FL -- State Representative Jennifer Carroll announced her endorsement of businessman Armando Gutierrez for Congress today. "The Republican Party has been searching for innovative young leaders, and we have found one in Armando Gutierrez. He's what the GOP needs in Washington to bring fresh ideas and strong conservative leadership," stated Representative Carroll. "We need a bold and aggressive leader to take on Alan Grayson. Armando Gutierrez has what it takes to win."

"Jennifer Carroll is a true asset to the Republican Party," said Gutierrez. "She's a businesswoman, a veteran, a mother, and a role model for our youth. I'm honored to have her support as I fight to bring common sense leadership to Florida's Eighth Congressional District"

Representative Jennifer Carroll was elected in 2003 as the first African American female Republican elected to the Florida House of Representatives. Carroll serves as Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida African American Republican Leadership Council. She enlisted in the United States Navy in 1979 and served for 20 years. Carroll served as a jet mechanic and worked her way up through the ranks to retire as a Lieutenant Commander Aviation Maintenance Officer; receiving Meritorious Service Medal; two Navy Commendation Medals; two Navy Achievement Medals; National Defense Service Medal; Overseas Ribbon; two Coast Guard Special Operation Ribbons; and Expert Pistol Medal. Carroll also served as Executive Director of the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs under Governor Jeb Bush and was appointed by President George W. Bush to the Veteran’s Compensation and Disability Commission.

Armando Gutierrez is endorsed by a growing number of Republican leaders, such as former RPOF Chairman Al Cardenas, George P. Bush, Congressman Tom Rooney, Congressman Gus Bilirakis, Congressman Aaron Schock, State Senator Steve Wise, State House Majority Whip Carlos Lopez-Cantera, State Representative Chris Dorworth, State Representative Bryan Nelson, State Representative Charles Van Zant, State Representative Erik Fresen, State Representative Mike Weinstein, former State Representative Randy Johnson, former Orange County Commissioner Tom Dorman, GOAA Board Member Jose Colon, and the Florida Federation of Young Republicans.

Gutierrez for Congress P.O. Box 2863 Orlando, FL 32802 email: info@gogutierrez.com phone: 407.749.0272 Paid for by Armando Gutierrez for Congress