Family issues leaders and activists from across the State of Texas today announced their support for John McCain for president. This broad coalition includes nearly 50 leaders and activists of the pro-life, pro-family and faith-based communities.

Congressman Pete Sessions, speaking on behalf of the group, stated, "As Texans committed to upholding traditional family values and the sanctity of life, we are proud to announce our support of John McCain for President. As a courageous American hero, John McCain is uniquely qualified to lead as America's commander-in-chief on day one, and he will protect our nation from the threat of radical Islam. With a steadfast commitment to protecting human life, he will appoint strict constructionist judges, and he will stand up for the importance of the traditional family. His proven record of defending our national security and encouraging a culture that values life gives us confidence that John McCain will lead America to a safe and prosperous future."

"I am honored to be supporting John McCain,"stated pro-life activist Laura Randall. "His twenty-four year pro-life voting record, his attempts in the U.S. Senate to reign in Internet pornography and his support of life and human dignity in general are more than enough for him to gain my support. However, as an advocate for adoption, knowing that his family opened their hearts to a little one in need and through adoption have added to their family, that's the type of compassion I want to see in our president. Tough yet tender, that's what I see in John McCain."

John McCain expressed his appreciation and stated: "I am honored to receive the support of so many strong leaders on family issues. They are committed to defending the sanctity of human life, upholding traditional marriage and expanding educational choices. I look forward to working with these leaders in the weeks and months ahead as we take our shared values to the White House."

TEXAS FAMILY ISSUES LEADERS FOR MCCAIN

STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Hon. Michael Burgess, Texas' 26th Congressional District

Hon. Mike Conaway, Texas' 11th Congressional District

Hon. Jeb Hensarling, Texas' 5th Congressional District

Hon. Sam Johnson, Texas' 3rd Congressional District

Hon. Kenny Marchant, Texas' 24th Congressional District

Hon. Pete Sessions, Texas' 32nd Congressional District

Hon. Dianne Delisi - State Senator, Temple

Hon. Glenn Hegar - State Senator, Katy

Hon. Kyle Janek - State Senator, Galveston

Hon. Leo Berman - State Representative, Tyler

Hon. Dwayne Bohac - State Representative, Houston

Hon. Jim Keffer - State Representative, Eastland

Hon. Will Hartnett - State Representative, Dallas

George W. Strake, Jr. - Former Secretary of State

Kim Banks - Director, First Choice Pregnancy Center, Texarkana

Les T. Csorba - Former Trustee, Public Affairs Comm., Southern Baptist Convention and President of Yellowstone Christian Academy, Houston

Cathy McConn - Former Republican National Committeewoman, Houston

Dr. Ron Taylor - Headmaster, Heritage Christian Academy, Rockwall

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Clarice Attaway Allen - Pro-family Advocate, Texarkana

Greg Banks - Prolife/Pro-family Advocate,Texarkana

Paula Bautista - Pro-family Advocate, Pflugerville

Rueben Bautista - Pro-family Advocate, Pflugerville

Tommy Brantley - Pro-life/Pro-family Advocate, Littlefield

Krista Brantley - Pro-life/Pro-family Advocate, Littlefield

Melissa Bruce Thompson - Pro-life/Pro-family Advocate, Denison

Sharon Campbell - Pro-family/Pro-marriage Advocate, Fort Worth

Robert Deming - Pro-family/Pro-life/Pro-marriage Advocate, Fredericksburg

Jerry Ellis - Pro-family Advocate, Waco

John Finger - Pro-life/Pro-marriage Advocate, San Antonio

Nancy Finger - Pro-life/Pro-marriage Advocate, San Antonio

Patricia Garcia - Pro-life/Pro-family/Pro-Marriage Advocate, San Benito

Olivia Gary - Pro-Family Advocate , Texarkana

Mary Hedrick - Pro-life/Pro-family Advocate, Texarkana

Floyd Jarnagin - Pro-life/Pro-family/Pro-marriage Advocate, Midland

Joyce Lipman - Pro-life/Pro-family/Pro-military Advocate, Texarkana

Andres A. Oroz - Pro-life Advocate, El Paso

Joe Perkins - Pro-family Advocate, Wake Village

Karen Perkins - Pro-family Advocate, Wake Village

Laura Randall - Pro-life/Pro-adoption Leader, Highland Village

Jamie Reed - Pro-family Leader, Houston

Valerie Schlagal - Pro-life/Pro-family/Pro-marriage Advocate, Midland

John Schlagal - Pro-life/Pro-family/Pro-marriage Advocate, Midland

Tex Skillern - Pro-life/Pro-family Advocate, San Antonio

Daniel White - Pro-small business Advocate, Houston

Doug Williams - Pro-family Advocate, Texarkana

Betty Williams - Pro-family Advocate, Texarkana

Henry Wood - Pro-family Advocate, Elder , Texarkana Reformed Baptist Church, Texarkana

Melba Wood - Pro-Family Advocate, Texarkana

Jimmie Young - Pro-life/Pro-family Advocate, Weatherford

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