Perry Campaign Press Release - Twenty-Four Arkansas Elected Officials and GOP Leaders Endorse Gov. Perry for President

AUSTIN — Gov. Rick Perry today received the endorsement of 24 elected officials and conservative leaders in Arkansas, including 19 state lawmakers, four GOP county chairs, and National Committeewoman Reta Hamilton.

"The support of these principled conservative leaders will be instrumental in this campaign and I am honored to have their endorsement," said Gov. Perry. "I look forward to partnering with them as I travel the country sharing my vision for how to get America working again so that we can create the jobs our nation needs and put the country back on track to prosperity."

"Gov. Perry's record of executive achievement in Texas is unmatched, and it is clear that he is the leader our nation needs to get America working again after having led Texas to the forefront of job creation over the last decade," said Arkansas State Representative David Sanders. "America desperately needs his vision, expertise and proven conservatism in the White House."

The following Arkansas Republican leaders have endorsed Gov. Perry:

• State Representative Duncan Baird
• State Representative Nate Bell
• State Representative Mark Biviano
• State Representative Ann Clemmer
• State Representative Charlie Collins
• State Representative Bruce Cozart
• State Representative Kim Hammer
• State Representative Justin Harris
• State Representative Mary "Prissy" Hickerson
• State Representative Lane Jean
• State Representative Josh Johnston
• State Representative Allen Kerr
• State Representative Andrea Lea
• State Representative David Meeks
• State Representative Stephen Meeks
• State Representative David Sanders
• State Representative Gary Stubblefield
• State Representative Bruce Westerman
• State Representative Jon Woods
• National Committeewoman Reta Hamilton
• Pulaski County GOP Chairman Cory Cox
• Ashley County GOP Chairwoman Jane Johnson
• Benton County GOP Chairman Mike Sevak
• Sebastian County GOP Chairman Rex Terry