Perry Campaign Press Release - Forty-five Georgia Republican Lawmakers Endorse Rick Perry for President

ATLANTA — Texas Gov. Rick Perry today received the endorsement of 45 Republican Georgia lawmakers in his campaign for president. This represents more than one-third of the state's Republican lawmakers, including well over half of state Senate Republicans.

"Rick Perry is the candidate who will get America working again," said Economic Development Chairman and Governor Deal's Floor Leader, State Senator Ronnie Chance. "Under his leadership, Texas gained more than one million net new jobs. Gov. Perry's record proves that he is the right choice for our nation."

"Rick Perry doesn't just talk about conservative reform, he backs it up with actions," said State Representative Allen Peake, Majority Caucus Secretary/Treasurer. "Gov. Perry is a principled conservative who has cut taxes, reduced spending and stood up to the job-killing regulations from Washington bureaucrats."

"I am humbled to have the support of so many Republican lawmakers in Georgia," said Gov. Rick Perry. "They share my vision for a stronger America with more jobs, more freedom and less government intrusion in the lives of our citizens. With their help, we will run a spirited campaign in Georgia, and in 2012 we'll get America working again."

Gov. Perry has already received the support of prominent Georgian Republican leaders, including Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and State Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black.

Gov. Perry was today endorsed by the following 45 Georgia lawmakers:

• State Senator Tommie Williams, President Pro Tempore
• State Senator Bill Cowsert, Majority Caucus Chair
• State Senator Cecil Staton, Majority Whip
• State Senator Ronnie Chance, Governor's Floor Leader
• State Senator Bill Jackson, Governor's Floor Leader
• State Senator Don Balfour
• State Senator Jeff Mullis
• State Senator John Albers
• State Senator Charlie Bethel
• State Senator Buddy Carter
• State Senator John Crosby
• State Senator Frank Ginn
• State Senator Greg Goggans
• State Senator Tim Golden
• State Senator Steve Gooch
• State Senator Jack Hill
• State Senator Rick Jeffares
• State Senator William Ligon
• State Senator Jack Murphy
• State Senator Mitch Seabaugh
• State Senator Ross Tolleson
• State Representative Larry O'Neal, Republican Majority Leader
• State Representative Matt Ramsey, Majority Caucus Vice Chairman
• State Representative Allen Peake, Majority Caucus Secretary/Treasurer
• State Representative Tim Bearden
• State Representative Alex Atwood
• State Representative Rick Austin
• State Representative Charlice Byrd
• State Representative Mike Cheokas
• State Representative Josh Clark
• State Representative Kevin Cooke
• State Representative Mike Dudgeon
• State Representative Allen Peake
• State Representative Jimmy Pruett
• State Representative Terry England
• State Representative Rich Golick
• State Representative Mark Hamilton
• State Representative Billy Horne
• State Representative Penny Houston
• State Representative Tom McCall
• State Representative John Meadows
• State Representative James Mills
• State Representative Jay Roberts
• State Representative Ron Stephens
• State Representative Tom Taylor