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Hoyer Attends Democrats of the Year Dinner Hosted by the Democratic Club of St. Mary’s County

LEONARDTOWN MD – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) attended the annual Democrats of the Year Dinner hosted by the Democratic Club of St. Mary’s County this evening at the Leonardtown Firehouse. Jan and Chip Norris of Leonardtown were honored as Democrats of the Year at the event. “I’m pleased I could join the Democratic Club of St. Mary’s County as well as state and local elected officials and other members of the community to honor Jan and Chip Norris and their many years of service ” stated Congressman Hoyer. “Throughout their more than four decades of marriage Jan and Chip have been an outstanding team working hard to help make our community a great place to raise a family or start a business. Leonardtown and St. Mary’s County have long been a place where families can pursue the American dream and thanks to their dedication and hard work that is true even more so today. I have been privileged to work with them over the course of my time representing Southern Maryland in Congress.” State and local officials also attended the dinner this evening including Comptroller Peter Franchot Senator Roy Dyson Senator Brian Frosh Delegate John Bohanan Delegate Johnny Wood County Commissioner President Jack Russell County Commissioner Todd Morgan and Mayor of Leonardtown Dan Burris.  ###