State of Ohio Worker Claims $25,000 American DreamCard Sweepstakes Jackpot

Leroy Bell of Beachwood, Ohio, wins the First Months Cash Prize

Beachwood, OH (PRWEB) January 10, 2005 -- The American DreamCard Sweepstakes first winner of the monthly cash jackpot was Leroy Bell, a claims specialist for the State of Ohio.

I am so happy, so elated to have won," Bell said when he claimed the $25,000 jackpot from the first months drawing. He is a resident of Beachwood, Ohio, a community of over 13,000 just outside Cleveland.

Bell, 55, who has six children, 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, has worked for 23 years as a claims specialist in the Workers Compensation division of the State of Ohio. Bells initial reaction was one of disbelief; he was not convinced he had won until he spoke with a top bank officer.

Now that winning $25,000 is a reality, Bell said his plans for the money are to pay off some bills and then look into buying a new car.

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