Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. press release, January 17, 1997

i 1407 York Road, Suite 304 Lutherville, Maryland 21093 Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. MEWS FROM Second Congressional District of Maryland 315 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 17, 1997 CONTACT: Richard Cross 202-225-3061 EHRLICH NAMED A HOUSE WHIP Congressman Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. has been named an Assistant Majority Whip by House Republican Whip Tom DeLay (R-TX). The Whip organization is responsible for working with the Republican leadership to attract the votes necessary to pass the legislative agenda. Members of the Whip team also serve as important liaisions between House members and the leadership. They help House leaders understand the challenges faced by the rank-and-file membership. “I was pleased to accept Congressman DeLay’s offer,” Congressman Ehrlich explained. “By becoming a member of the House leadership team, I will be able to push for the legislative initiatives important to my constituents.” “I look forward to working with Congressman Ehrlich, ” Congressman DeLay stated. “He fights hard for the people of his district. As a Whip, he will bring this same level of energy to the fight for a balanced budget and common-sense tax relief — initiatives vitally important to working families.” Among those who have been Whips in previous Congresses are Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott; former Defense Secretary Dick Cheney; former Speakers Carl Albert, Tip O’Neill, and Tom Foley; and Maryland Congressman Ben Cardin.