Sen. Colburn Announces Harford County Executive David Craig As Guest Speaker At October 1st Banquet

Cambridge, Maryland - Senator Richard F. Colburn (R-Eastern Shore) announced today that on Saturday October 1, 2011, the Citizens for Colburn Committee will be hosting the 33rd Annual Rich Colburn Fall Banquet at the Cambridge American Legion Post #91. This year’s festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a cash bar. Dinner will follow at 6:30 p.m.

Senator Colburn also announced that this year’s guest speaker will be Harford County Executive David Craig. Mr. Craig has previously served his home town of Havre de Grace as a member of the City Council and as Mayor and was later elected to the State Senate before becoming County Executive. Mr. Craig is a graduate of Towson University with a B.S. in History, and a master’s degree from Morgan State University.
He has also spent 34 years in the Harford County Public School System as a teacher and assistant principal before supporting the creation of high school magnet programs in Math & Science, Homeland Security, Agricultural Sciences, and Medical Arts as County Executive. Mr. Craig is planning to run in the 2014 GOP primary election for Governor.

Senator Colburn stated, "With a Special Session just days away, the banquet promises to be full of lively discussion surrounding the upcoming special and regular sessions. There will also be delicious oysters on the half shell and a fantastic silent auction featuring items from local businesses."

The seats for this year's banquet are $50.00 per person. Tickets will not be issued. However, reservations and name tags will be held at the door. All checks should be made payable to Citizens for Colburn Committee and mailed to: Citizens for Colburn Committee, 5210 Heron Road, Cambridge, MD 21613. Reservations should be mailed by September 26th or by calling (410) 924-0098.