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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