Peekskill, NY – Last week, Kieran Lalor and Iraq Veterans for Congress, Lalor's coalition of eleven pro-victory Iraq veterans running for Congress, were recognized at the National Republican Campaign Committee's March Dinner.

After a passionate speech from President Bush, Congressman Darrell Issa introduced each veteran running as a candidate for the House of Representatives. As Issa called each name, the veterans stood and were recognized with an enthusiastic round of applause. The dinner concluded with a touching tribute to the Congressmen who have served in the military and the presentation of the Ronald Reagan Award to Congressman Sam Johnson, a Vietnam veteran who survived seven years in a POW camp.

"I am grateful to Congressman Issa for hosting Iraq Veterans for Congress. He understands the leadership potential in the slate of veterans running for Congress," said Lalor. "We are determined to restore responsible leadership to Washington. The Republican Party stands firmly behind our efforts."

Born and raised in Wappingers Falls, Kieran Michael Lalor was a high school social studies teacher who became a United States Marine. He served as an infantryman in Iraq and performed search and rescue operations in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Kieran has advocated innovative solutions to improve healthcare options, better our schools and achieve energy independence.

He has published Op-Eds in a host of newspapers including the Washington Times and New York Post and has appeared on the Fox News Channel and 770 WABC radio. In January

Kieran founded Iraq Veterans For Congress a national movement to get Iraq Veterans elected to the House in order to restore integrity and honor back to Congress.

Kieran is a graduate of Pace Law School and Providence College and lives in Peekskill with his lovely wife Mary Jo and their young daughters Katherine and Riley.

On the web:
www.iraqvetsforcongress.com