Texas Podiatric Medical Association Endorses Gov. Perry for Re-election

AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today received the endorsement of the Texas Podiatric Medical Association (TPMA) for re-election in 2010.

“Gov. Perry has led the state of Texas to an unprecedented position of strength during his tenure as governor,” said TPMA President Martin Sloan, DPM. “From working to reform our state’s tort system to protect doctors from frivolous lawsuits, to his willingness to stand against potentially harmful health care legislation in Washington, Gov. Perry has proven his commitment to strengthening our state’s health care system. He is the leader Texans need moving forward.”

TPMA is dedicated to securing enactment and enforcement of fair laws for podiatric medicine, guarding the interest of podiatric physicians, promoting quality foot care for the citizens of Texas and representing member interest in all legislation that impacts specialty medicine.

“Texas podiatrists are an important component to the health care profession who improve the quality of life for hundreds of thousands of Texans that allow them to live healthier, more active lives,” said Gov. Perry. “I am honored to receive the Texas Podiatric Medical Association’s endorsement, and look forward to continue working to ensure health care professionals have the tools they need to build successful careers and offer the best available healthcare to Texas patients.”

TPMA joins the Texas Municipal Police Association, Texas Chemical Council, Texas Society of Professional Engineers, RNC Committeewoman Cathie Adams, Texas Right to Life, Houston Realty Business Coalition, Texas Apartment Association, Texas Republican County Chairman Association President Linda Rogers, Heidi Group Founder Carol Everett, Texas Alliance for Life, Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association PAC, Texas Home School Coalition PAC, Texans for Life Coalition President Kyleen Wright, Conservative Republicans of Texas President Dr. Steve Hotze, Free Market Foundation President Kelly Shackelford, Texas Chiropractic Association, Americans for Prosperity* State Director Peggy Venable, the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters, Texas Association of Realtors, Texas Civil Justice League PAC, Texas Oil Gas Association President Rob Looney, Concerned Women for America State Director Ann Hettinger, Texas Optometric Association PAC, Texas Pest Control Association, energy entrepreneur T. Boone Pickens, Texas Recreational Vehicle Association, Texas Poultry Federation, Justice at the Gate Founder Alice Patterson, Texas Cattle Feeders Beef-PAC, Eagle Forum President Phyllis Schlafly, Texas Pharmacy Business Council and Justice Foundation President Allan Parker, Jr. in their endorsement of Gov. Perry.

*Organization listed for identification purposes only, Americans for Prosperity itself does not endorse candidates.