Texas Poultry Federation Endorses Gov. Perry for Re-election

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

“It is no coincidence that Texas leads the nation as the top producer in poultry, egg and dairy goods,“ said Texas Poultry Federation Executive Vice-President James Grimm. “Gov. Perry’s leadership and support to speak out on harmful ethanol mandates and the policies he has put in place in the past have played a vital role in maintaining our industry’s vigor and upholding the livelihood of ranchers and farmers across Texas. There’s no doubt Gov. Perry is the leader Texas needs to sustain our strong agriculture industry for 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.

“I am honored to have the support of the Texas Poultry Federation in this November election,” said Gov. Perry. “The years I spent 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. These exceptional providers face extraordinary challenges and issues in producing the food our state and nation depend upon. I will continue to ensure Texas fosters the climate the TPF needs to prosper.”

The Texas Poultry Federation which includes Texas Allied Poultry Association, Texas Broiler Council, Texas Egg Council, Texas Poultry Improvement Association and Texas Turkey Federation join 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
BEEF-PAC of Texas Cattle Feeders Association
Boating Trades Association of Texas PAC
Career Colleges and Schools of Texas
“C” Club of Houston
Exotic Wildlife Association
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 Forestry Association Forestry 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