International Courant
Rep. Gerald “Gerry” Connolly, D-Va., introduced two days after successful re-election that he has esophageal most cancers.
In an “open letter to constituents,” Connolly referred to as the analysis he realized about “just a few days in the past” a “shock,” including that apart from “some intermittent stomach aches and pains,” he had no signs.
The politician stated he would start chemotherapy and immunotherapy instantly.
“I’ll assault this the one approach I understand how – with Irish struggle and humor,” he stated, including that he “could also be a bit fatigued as a result of therapy” whereas he does his job in his district and on Capitol Hill.
Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., questions U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle as she testifies earlier than the Home Oversight and Accountability Committee concerning the tried assassination of former President Donald Trump at a marketing campaign occasion in Pennsylvania, on Capitol Hill, Monday, July 22, 2024, in Washington, D.C. (AP Photograph/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
Connolly is at the moment serving his eighth time period within the U.S. Home of Representatives from Virginia’s eleventh District, in response to his on-line biography. His district is centered in Fairfax County and consists of the rich suburbs exterior the nation’s capital.
The 74-year-old gained his ninth Home time period by defeating Republican Mike Van Meter, a Navy veteran and former FBI agent.
VIRGINIA AG SAYS SCOTUS VOTER ROLLS RULING IS WIN FOR ‘COMMON SENSE’
Rep. Gerry Connolly represents Virginia’s eleventh District. (connolly.home.gov)
Connolly has been a fixture in northern Virginia politics for roughly 30 years. He was first elected as a Fairfax County supervisor in 1995. In Congress, he has performed a number one position in oversight investigations.
Whereas the Senate is now managed by Republicans, the Home is now tightly divided whereas the wait continues for extra election outcomes.
Connolly gestures throughout a Home Oversight and Reform Committee listening to on “Legislative Proposals to Put the U.S. Postal Service on Sustainable Monetary Footing” on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 24, 2021. (Graeme Jennings/Pool by way of REUTERS)
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
“Be assured I’m filled with hope and am sustained by the love, assist, and encouragement of my household, mates, and of all of you,” Connolly stated within the letter. “My great workers and I stay up for serving you all on this new time period and sooner or later. It’s a privilege to characterize and serve each one in every of you. See you on the hustings.”
Fox Information’ Chad Pergram and The Related Press contributed to this report.
