Etheridge Announces Birth of First Granddaughter

News Release
Congressman Bob Etheridge
North Carolina

November 3, 2005

Contact: Joanne Peters
Phone: (202) 225-4531

Etheridge Announces Birth of First Granddaughter

RALEIGH - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge and his wife Faye today proudly announced the birth of their first granddaughter. Virginia Parker Etheridge is the new daughter of Etheridge's son Brian and his wife, Meredith. Virginia entered the world on Wednesday, November 2, at 8:40 p.m. in Raleigh, weighing six pounds and 15 ounces and measuring 20 inches.

"Faye and I are truly blessed today by the arrival of our second grandchild, and very first granddaughter," said Etheridge. "The birth of a new child is a joyous occasion that reminds us of the promise of a new life. I hope that Virginia will live in a world that is even better than the one we live in today. I hope that she will have access to the best education and technology in the world, that she will breathe fresh air and drink clean water, that her streets will be safe, and that her generation will not be burdened by the debt of the previous generation."

Etheridge looks forward to spending time with his new granddaughter and introducing her to his friends and neighbors in North Carolina's Second Congressional District.

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