For Immediate Release
Thursday Jan. 14, 2010
As Republicans debate, Metroplex leaders unite behind Bill White
Legislators say Bill White is the right choice for state's future
HOUSTON, TEXAS - State Senators Wendy Davis and Royce West and State Representatives Rafael Anchía, Lon Burnam, Barbara Mallory Caraway, Yvonne Davis, Terri Hodge, Carol Kent, Allen Vaught, Marc Veasey today endorsed Houston Mayor Bill White as the best choice for the state's next governor. As republican gubernatorial candidates debate, Democratic leaders are united behind Bill White.
The Metroplex leaders are among 12 State Senators and 66 State Representatives endorsing White. Photos, videos, and quotes from endorsing Senators and Representatives can be viewed at www.billwhitefortexas.com/united. They represent areas from Lufkin to El Paso, Wichita Falls to McAllen and include both rural and urban districts.
These legislators, with deep ties to communities across Dallas and Fort Worth, believe Texans deserve a governor who will move Texas forward.
Many cited White's business background and no-nonsense approach as the right tools to create jobs and strengthen the economy for the benefit of all Texans.
Senator Davis said, "I'm supporting Bill White for governor because he has the business background and management experience needed in these tough times. Texans want real leadership that brings people together to get things done."
Representative Anchía added, "It's time to unite behind Bill White as the best choice for governor. Bill is the only candidate who has experience in both traditional and renewable energy industries, and he has the vision to help our state create jobs and lead the nation. Texans deserve a governor who will find solutions for the future."
Representative Vaught emphasized Bill's political courage and understanding of the important connections between education and Texas' economic future, saying, "I am proud to endorse Bill White for Governor because he shares my vision of a Texas that has a long lasting, strong economy supported by investment in excellent public schools, top tier universities, better transportation infrastructure, safer neighborhoods and cleaner air and water. Bill White is a proven leader and has the common sense and courage to do what is right for Texas."
The son of San Antonio school teachers, White helped build a law firm and managed a successful business before being elected Houston's mayor in 2003. Since then, he's been re-elected twice with 86% and 91% of the vote. During White's administration, Houston led the nation's cities in job growth, adding more jobs than sixteen states combined. At the same time, he cut property tax rates five years in a row and helped seniors with tax relief. White also started a special initiative that gives returning veterans the welcome they deserve with coordinated social services, reductions in red tape, and employment opportunities. After Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Ike, Bill White mobilized effective disaster response including first responders, businesses and churches. For his compassionate, hands-on leadership after Katrina, White received the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award in 2007. Previously, he served as Deputy Secretary of Energy of the United States.
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