Elise Stefanik Booed Offstage at Event Honoring John Zerlo

Event Honoring John Zerlo

• 📌 The event was held to commemorate and honor John Zerlo, described as an extraordinary icon in Clinton County and the North Country.
• 🤝 Congresswoman Elise Stefanik shared her personal connection with Zerlo, noting a great friendship and his reliable advice and support.
• 🤝 Stefanik's office worked closely with Zerlo for over 10 years on constituent matters, including veterans' affairs, social security cases, and other local issues.
• 🚗 A favorite memory of Zerlo was riding with him in his antique Model A during the Rouses Point Fourth of July parade.

Incident During Stefanik's Speech

• 🗣️ When Congresswoman Elise Stefanik was introduced to speak, the crowd was not being respectful.
• 🎤 Due to the heckling, Stefanik initially gave up on speaking and turned the podium back to the introducer, Mark.
• 🎤 She later returned to the podium after the crowd's behavior improved, and she was able to deliver her remarks honoring John Zerlo.