Releases list of endorsements from over eighty percent of State Republican Executive Committee and over 100 Republican county chairs; Raises $322045 in less than two weeks
Published: 07-17-07
Published: 07-17-07
AUSTIN – Texas Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams today announced the endorsement of over 150 Republican grassroots leaders from around the state of Texas in his bid for reelection to the Railroad Commission of Texas. Williams’ list of endorsements includes more than eighty percent of the State Republican Executive Committee (SREC) more than 100 Republican county chairs and both members of the Republican National Committee from Texas.
“This unprecedented financial support for the campaign is early affirmation that Texans want Commissioner Michael Williams to continue his outstanding service to our state” said Richard Collins Finance Chairman for the Williams campaign.
The list of supporters encompasses representatives from every corner of the state including the most populated county in Texas Harris County as well as one of the least populated Kenedy County.
“Michael Williams embodies who we truly are as Republicans. He is a strong consistent conservative voice for our Party and I am proud to support his bid for reelection to the Railroad Commission” said Dianne Caron a member of the SREC from Tyler.
“Texas is a state with a proud history of strong leaders and Michael Williams continues that great legacy. He has a great vision for our state and knows how to lead us there. He has earned another term” said Jared Woodfill Chairman of the Harris County Republican Party.
“Michael Williams has long been a true conservative whom Republicans all across Texas can be proud of. His distinguished record of conservative leadership speaks for itself. He is a man of values who stands up for what he believes” said Kathy Ward Chairman of the Collin County Republican Party.
“Commissioner Williams is the shining star of our Party. His record of fiscal discipline and common-sense regulation is what Texans expect from their elected officials” said Hollis Rutledge Chairman of the Texas Republican County Chairman’s Association and the Hidalgo County Republican Party.
This early support from such a broad spectrum of party leaders displays Williams’ strong standing in the party leadership and with the Republican grassroots a base in which Williams plans to energize in the upcoming campaign.
“The strength of the Republican Party in Texas is found in these individuals. They are proof that the Republican Party is stronger than ever and ready to continue working hard to send conservative leaders back to work for Texas. To receive the affirmation of my fellow Republican leaders in my campaign for reelection is both humbling and energizing” said Williams the highest ranking African-American elected official in Texas state government.
Williams continued: “With the help of these great leaders we will call all Texans to action to help us develop new energy sources create a pro-growth energy policy control government spending and produce the next generation of mathematicians scientists and engineers.”
The full list of endorsements is attached.
Williams was initially appointed to the Railroad Commission in 1998 by then-Governor George W. Bush to fill an unexpired term. He was elected in 2000 and reelected to a full term in 2002. The election will be held in November of 2008. Williams will officially announce his intention to seek reelection later in 2007.
