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State and National Anglers Endorse Gov.
Perry for Re-election
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry has received the endorsement of both the Texas and
national chapters of the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) for re-election
in 2010.
“The Recreational Fishing Alliance is proud to support Gov. Perry in his bid
for re-election,” said Robert T. Healey, chairman of the RFA. “Gov. Perry
has proven himself a strong ally of sportsmen by his willingness to stand up
for the rights of Texas anglers and speak up against unnecessary, burdensome
regulations coming out of Washington.”
“At a time when the federal government has adversely affected more than one
million Texas anglers through shortened seasons and bag limits, Gov. Perry’s
ongoing support speaks volumes of his commitment to Texas anglers,” said Jim
Smarr, chairman of Texas RFA. “We are especially grateful for his leadership
in aligning other Gulf Coast governors to support the federal
Flexibility in the Magnuson Act and are proud to endorse him in his bid
to continue leading our state.”
The RFA was the first national, grassroots political action organization
established to represent the rights of recreational fishermen and the
recreational fishing industry on marine fisheries issues. Their mission is
to safeguard the rights of saltwater anglers, protect marine, boat and
tackle industry jobs, and ensure the long-term sustainability of our
nation's saltwater fisheries.
“Recreational angling is an important part of Texas’ economy and culture,”
said Gov. Perry. “I am eager to continue working with the angling community
to find practical solutions to the challenges they face and helping ensure
the reasonable regulation of their industry. I’m honored to receive their
support in this election.”
RFA and TRFA join former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, 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, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, 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 Founder Phyllis Schlafly, Texas Pharmacy
Business Council, Texas Podiatric Medical Association, Texas Association for
Interior Design, former Texas Republican Party Chairman Susan Weddington,
former U.S. Secretary of Education Bill Bennett, Family Research Council
Action PAC Chairman Tony Perkins, WallBuilders President and Founder David
Barton, Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour, Texas Association of Builders
HOMEPAC, Manufacturers PAC of Texas, Texas Medical Association TEXPAC, Texas
Society of Anesthesiologists PAC, Texas Restaurant Association PAC, Vision
America Founder Dr. Rick Scarborough and Wholesale Beer Distributors of
Texas PAC in their endorsement of Gov. Perry.
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