The following statement is from Gerry Connolly Chief of Staff James Walkinshaw on Rep. Connolly's hospitalization.
Congressman Connolly visited his doctor for a checkup earlier this week, and his doctor recommended he be hospitalized for further testing. The details are a private matter, but he is doing well and will be heading home this weekend. He expects to be back to work for the people of Northern Virginia on Monday.I sincerely wish Congressman Connolly a speedy recovery and a clean bill of health from the doctors. Then, back to Congress to work on important legislation for the American people!
The following statement is from Gerry Connolly Chief of Staff James Walkinshaw on Rep. Connolly’s hospitalization.
Congressman Connolly visited his doctor for a checkup earlier this week, and his doctor recommended he be hospitalized for further testing. The details are a private matter, but he is doing well and will be heading home this weekend. He expects to be back to work for the people of Northern Virginia on Monday.
I sincerely wish Congressman Connolly a speedy recovery and a clean bill of health from the doctors. Then, back to Congress to work on important legislation for the American people!
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