Congresswoman Kay Granger Endorses Roger Williams for Senate
Leader in Congress Praises Williams' Business Experience and Leadership
Weatherford, Texas — Calling him “the right leader at the right time,” Congresswoman Kay Granger (R-TX) has endorsed former Texas Secretary of State Roger Williams for the United States Senate. Granger is a member of the House Appropriations Committee and a recognized leader on national defense and health care policy.
“At this time of unprecedented economic crisis, what Washington needs is a business leader who doesn’t just talk about creating jobs, but has actually done it,” Granger said. “As a small businessman, Roger knows what is needed to help get the economy moving forward again. I’m impressed by his innovative ideas on reducing payroll taxes and reforming health care so that it is more affordable and available. Roger doesn’t just talk economic development, he’s lived it. And he will provide real leadership to the state, the Senate and the country.”
“I’m honored to be endorsed by such a fine public servant as Kay Granger,” Williams said in accepting the endorsement. “For thirteen years, she’s been a leader for common sense, conservative ideas. She and I know that we cannot spend or regulate our way out of this economic crisis. We must provide incentives to businesses and individuals to save, invest and create.”
Williams announced an exploratory committee for the United States Senate on December 12, 2008. A former professional baseball player and former college head coach, he is best known for his 35 years as a successful businessman and as Texas’ 105th Secretary of State. As Secretary of State, Williams worked tirelessly to promote economic development, investment and job creation across Texas. He also served as the state’s Chief Liaison for Texas Border and Mexican Affairs as well as Chair of the state’s 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Response Strike Force. Williams’ civic activities include serving on the Board of Trustees for the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University where he co-chairs the school’s capital fundraising campaign. Williams is also a member of the Texas Christian University Board of Trustees, his alma mater. He also serves on the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame Board of Directors as well as serving on the Admiral Nimitz Foundation Board of Directors in Fredericksburg, Texas.
Williams and his wife, Patty, reside in Weatherford and have two daughters.