State Representative Joe Casello, D-Palm Beach County, quietly missed the last bit of the 2024 legislative session, sparking concern about his health. However, he did remain in touch with friends and colleagues. It turns out that Casello had a mild stroke but is now on his way to a full recovery. He is eager to get back to business and looks forward to getting on the campaign trail and returning for his last session as a state rep in Tallahassee.
Joe Casello was a former firefighter and electrician and a member of the US Air Force. Casello also serves on the Board of Trustees for JFK Hospital. Casello started his political career in 2013 as a Boynton Beach Commissioner, an election he won by three votes. He served in that seat for five years before moving on to his first legislative session in 2018. Casello is known as a representative who reaches across the aisle to pass common-sense legislation, including legislation to protect firefighters. Casello is a valuable, well-liked member of the Palm Beach County legislation and can always be seen with a big, warm smile and a joke he’ll make with his strong Massachusetts accent. His friends and fellow members are “wicked” glad he will be okay and look forward to seeing him soon. Casello shared a press release with Florida Jolt and specifically requested that it be shared with our readers.
Rep. Joe Casello Shares News of Major Strides toward a Full Recovery Less than One Month after a Mild Stroke
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Thursday, 3/14/2024
Boynton Beach, FL – Today, State Representative Joe Casello shared the news that he is on the road to a full recovery after suffering a mild stroke in mid-February. Since then, Casello has attentively followed the advice of his medical team by working from home rather than Tallahassee and meeting regularly with rehabilitative therapists to strengthen his speech and pronunciation. He is anticipated to fully recover because his cognitive abilities were not impacted.
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Reflecting on his experience, Rep. Casello said,
“I’m tremendously grateful not only to the doctors and nurses at Delray Medical Center but also to the therapists who have been helping me finetune my speech since being released. It’s thanks to you that I have been able to bounce back so quickly in order to continue effectively serving the people of Palm Beach County. I would also like to express my deep appreciation to the tireless members of my staff as well as so many colleagues – from both sides of the aisle – whose encouragement has warmed my heart and hastened my recovery. I look forward to getting back on the campaign trail and continuing to serve my constituents.”
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Casello passed three bills this year and is bringing back about four million dollars to Palm Beach County, much to the delight of his constituents. Palm Beach County is proud to have Joe Casello as a Representative.
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