Texas Poultry Federation Endorses Gov. Perry for Re-election

AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry has received the endorsement of the Texas Poultry Federation (TPF) for re-election in 2010.

“Texas’ position as a leading producer of our nation’s poultry, egg and dairy goods was not achieved by accident,“ said Texas Poultry Federation Executive Vice-President James Grimm. “Gov. Perry’s willingness to speak out on harmful ethanol mandates and the policies he has put in place over the years have been invaluable to maintaining our industry’s strength and upholding the livelihood of farmers and ranchers across Texas. There’s no question he is the leader Texas needs to sustain our strong agriculture industry in the years to come.”

TPF and its affiliates are the only statewide poultry organizations working specifically on behalf of the Texas poultry industry. TPF’s affiliate organizations include the Texas Allied Poultry Association, Texas Broiler Council, Texas Egg Council, Texas Poultry Improvement Association and Texas Turkey Federation.

“Growing up on a farm in West Texas and my years spent serving as our state’s Commissioner of Agriculture have offered me a unique insight into the lives of Texas farmers and ranchers, and an appreciation for their essential role in our economy,” said Gov. Perry. “I am honored to have the support of the Texas Poultry Federation in this upcoming election. These providers face exceptional issues and challenges in producing the food our state and nation depend upon, and I am committed to ensuring Texas fosters the climate they need to prosper.”

TPF 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 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 and Texas Recreational Vehicle Association in their endorsement of Gov. Perry.