Press release from the Hiett campaign:
OKLAHOMA CITY (July 18, 2006) One of Oklahoma's top conservative leaders, former U.S. Congressman J.C. Watts, today announced his endorsement of Todd Hiett as the state's next lieutenant governor.
Watts praised Todd Hiett for his outstanding record of accomplishments he put together while a state representative and as the state's first Republican Speaker of the House in more than 80 years.
A unique leader in his own right, Todd Hiett pushed through the largest tax relief package in state history for the second straight year, said Watts. His record speaks for itself.
Todd Hiett is a dairy farmer and rancher who rose to lead Republicans to a historic majority in the state House. He shares the same traditional values as the majority of Oklahomans, and he advanced the most significant pro-life reforms in Oklahoma in three decades.
Watts also described Hiett as a modest and decent man who cares deeply about
working Oklahomans. Under Todd Hiett's leadership in the state House, Oklahoma has literally set a new course, said Watts.
In June, Hiett capped two years of Republican control of the state House of Representatives by passing the largest tax relief package ever for Oklahoma taxpayers, totaling a record $750 million in tax relief every year “ a more than $6 billion boost for taxpayers over the next decade.
I'm honored and humbled by the support of J.C. Watts, said Hiett, who is
a dairy farmer and rancher from Kellyville.
J.C. Watts has moved Oklahoma forward with his leadership. His endorsement is
further confirmation of what we've heard from hardworking families across this
state: Oklahoma is on the move, and we must keep our momentum.
Did the release mention that Todd Hiett is a dairy farmer and rancher?
Posted at 7/18/2006 12:38:00 PM
