Rep. Jerry Costello Is Keynote Speaker at Truman Dinner Oct. 9
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Congressman Jerry Costello, Democrat serving the 12th District, will serve as the keynote speaker at the Perry County Democratic Central Committee's 15th annual Truman Dinner on Saturday, October 9, 2010. Several other local and regional candidates are expected to be in attendance.
The dinner will be held at the American Legion Hall in Du Quoin. The evening will begin with a social hour at 6:00 pm and dinner served at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $20.00 in advance or $25.00 at the door and can be purchased from any Democratic precinct committee person.
Congressman Costello first took office in August of 1988 and his tenure has been characterized by his results-oriented, bi-partisan approach to issues. The respected Almanac of American Politics has said that Costello is "as practical and district-minded as any Member of the House…If it can be done, Costello will surely do it."
As a senior Democrat on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the second ranking Democrat on the Science and Technology Committee, Costello has played a major role in writing several major pieces of legislation. The Congressman has focused on improving the transportation infrastructure of our nation and his district and the research and development of clean coal technologies, which is critical to reinvigorating the Illinois coal industry.
Costello is currently in his fourth year as Chairman of the House Aviation Subcommittee. In 2007, he wrote and helped pass a $68 billion bill in the House to reauthorize the programs of the Federal Aviation Administration to ensure that our aviation transportation system remains the best and safest in the world.