Giuliani Campaign Press Release - Georgia State Superintendent of Schools Endorses Giuliani

The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee today announced that Georgia State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox has endorsed Mayor Rudy Giuliani for President. Cox, who won a landslide statewide reelection in 2006, joins a growing team of Georgia supporters.

"America needs real leadership in Washington. Mayor Giuliani's 12 Commitments to the American People, including his commitment to provide a high quality education to every child in America, will bring the same success to the country that he brought to New York City," said Cox, a former public school teacher for 15 years.

"Kathy is well-respected by Georgians, and her endorsement demonstrates the growing support for Mayor Giuliani in the state," said National Political Director Mark Campbell. "We are glad to have her help spread the Mayor's positive message."

Cox joins State Chairman and Speaker of the Georgia House Glenn Richardson and State Co-Chairman and State Senator Ronnie Chance in helping promote Mayor Giuliani's 12 Commitments to the American People.

About Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox:

Cox is currently serving her second term as Georgia's State Superintendent of Schools, having been reelected in 2006 with nearly 60% of the popular vote.

Cox has focused the Georgia Department of Education on leading the nation in improving student achievement, including the creation and adoption of a new statewide curriculum.

Cox worked for 15 years as public school teacher in Fayette County and served in the state legislature for two terms from 1999 to 2003. She is married with two sons. Cox earned BA and MA degrees in Political Science from Emory University.