Exotic Wildlife Association Endorses Gov. Rick Perry for Re-election

AUSTIN – Gov. Perry today received the endorsement of the Exotic Wildlife Association (EWA) for the 2010 general election.

“The Exotic Wildlife Association is proud to support Gov. Perry for his re-election,” said Charly Seale, Executive Director of EWA. “Gov. Perry has been instrumental in helping Texas preserve and protect the exotic animals unique to our environment. We thank him for all his efforts and are happy to support him this November.”

EWA's mission is to encourage and expand the conservation of indigenous and non-indigenous hoofstock animals, and to help their members develop and strengthen the markets for their animals. EWA represents members throughout the U.S. and in several foreign countries. EWA members have propagated and protected some of the largest populations of privately owned wild ungulates in the world, and have been responsible for supporting various educational, scientific and research projects.

“I am honored to have the support of the Exotic Wildlife Association, which is a true voice in preserving the integrity and ethics of Texas’ exotic wildlife industry,” said Gov. Perry. “This group's efforts are an important component to our state's thriving tourism and outdoor recreation industry and I am proud of their efforts to keep Texas’ wildlife rich and diverse.”

The Exotic Wildlife Association (EWA) joins the following organizations in their endorsement of Gov. Perry in the general election:

Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas PAC
Associated General Contractors of America Texas Building Branch PAC
Associated Security Services and Investigators of the State of Texas
Automotive Parts and Services Association
Boating Trades Association of Texas PAC
Career Colleges and Schools of Texas
“C” Club of Houston
Independent Bankers Association of Texas
Recreational Fishing Alliance
Outdoor Advertising Association of Texas
Pasadena Police Officer’s Union
Sheriff Arvin West, Hudspeth County
Sheriff Clint McDonald, Terrell County
Sheriff Danny Dominguez, Presidio County
Sheriff Eusevio Salinas, Zavala County
Sheriff Rene Fuentes, Starr County
Sheriff Rick McIvor, Jeff Davis County
Sheriff Ronny Dodson, Brewster County
Sheriff Sigifredo Gonzalez Jr., Zapata County
Sheriff Thomas Herrera, Maverick County
Southwest Movers Association
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association PAC
Texas Apartment Association
Texas Association for Interior Design
Texas Association of Business BACPAC
Texas Association of Dairymen PAC
Texas Association of Licensed Investigators
Texas Beverage Association
Texas Burglar and Fire Alarm Association
Texas Chiropractic 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 Ophthalmological Association
Texas Optometric Association PAC
Texas Pest Control Association
Texas Pharmacy Business Council
Texas Podiatric Medical Association
Texas Process Servers Association
Texas Quarter Horse Association
Texas Recreational Fishing Alliance
Texas Recreational Vehicle Association
Texas Retailers Association PAC
Texas Society of Anesthesiologists PAC
Texas Society of Professional Engineers
Texas Wildlife Association
Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas PAC