Automotive Parts and Services Association Endorses Gov. Perry for Re-election

AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today received the endorsement of the Automotive Parts and Services Association (APSA) for the 2010 general election.

“The Automotive Parts and Services Association is pleased to endorse Rick Perry in his re-election campaign,” said Jim Quinten, president of APSA. “Gov. Perry has steadfastly fought on behalf of small business, working to provide the tools we need to contribute to this state’s growing economy. His conservative fiscal management and efforts to create jobs have made Texas the number one business climate in the nation. We are proud to have his leadership over our state which has allowed the automotive aftermarket to succeed.”

The Automotive Parts and Services Association was founded in 1932 as the Automotive Wholesalers of Texas. APSA serves more than 600 Texas members with approximately 1,200 locations throughout the state. Members include independent auto parts retailers, machine shops, engine rebuilders, paint stores, and service and collision repair shops. APSA members average eight employees per location.

“I am honored to have the endorsement of the Automotive Parts and Services Association whose members are a vital part of the small business climate that keeps the engine of our economy running strong,” said Gov. Perry. “I look forward to continuing our work together to uphold low taxes and predictable regulations that offer confidence to those willing to risk their capital, build businesses and create jobs in the Lone Star State.”

The Automotive Parts and Services Association joins the following organizations in their endorsement of Gov. Perry in the general election:

Boating Trades Association of Texas PAC
Career Colleges and Schools of Texas
Independent Bankers Association of Texas
Outdoor Advertising Association of Texas
Southwest Movers Association
Texas Association for Interior Design
Texas Association of Business BACPAC
Texas Association of Licensed Investigators
Texas Beverage Association
Texas Burglar and Fire Alarm Association
Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association PAC
Texas Economic Development Council PAC
Texas Home School Coalition PAC
Texas Locksmiths Association
Texas Municipal Police Association
Texas Nursery and Landscape Association PAC
Texas Podiatric Medical Association
Texas Process Servers Association
Texas Recreational Vehicle Association
Texas Retailers Association PAC
Texas Society of Professional Engineers
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association PAC
Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas PAC