What Others Are Saying
As these endorsements show, Mary Louise has gained widespread support from elected officials, business leaders and others in the Republican community throughout Tarrant County. Here’s what some of them are saying:
Comments about my 2011 year-end update on the Home page.
“We think it is terrific that you are sending this fabulous update, and we look forward to hearing from you again. Please know that we thank you for all that you do. ”
Sharon and Kenneth Dale
Fort Worth
“Looks like you’re doing really good for our county, and you have a lot to be proud of. Of course, I had no doubt you would make a difference for us….”
Margie Hernandez
Fort Worth
“Good work.”
Stephen D. Harrison
Fort Worth
“Nice for the public to receive periodic reports. Keep up the good work.”
J. Rush Vann Jr.
Fort Worth
“Your year-end report is a breath of fresh air, echoing your campaign to make government more open, transparent and accountable.”
Georgia Ann Pitts
Fort Worth
“Thank you.”
Gary Terry
Fort Worth
“Thank you for the update on your office. Looks and sounds like you’ve accomplished quite a lot. Keep up the great work.”
Rick Kube
Fort Worth
Endorsements During My 2010 Campaign
Star-Telegram Endorses Garcia
“The Star-Telegram Editorial Board recommends Mary Louise Garcia for county clerk.”
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
“Mary Louise Garcia is a fiscal conservative. She will work for more responsible government, getting more out of your tax dollars and delivering quality service for less.”
Suzanne Henderson
County Clerk, 1987 – 2010
“As an experienced administrator on the Sheriff Department’s command staff, a businesswoman and a lifelong Republican, Mary Louise has my vote for Tarrant County Clerk.”
Betsy Price
Tarrant County Tax-Assessor-Collector
“Mary Louise has been a key member of a very successful command staff at the Sheriff’s Department. She has the experience, the knowledge and the background to do the job. She has worked diligently for me and will continue to do so for taxpayers as County Clerk."
Dee Anderson
Tarrant County Sheriff
“I am endorsing Mary Louise because she is a woman of integrity and a natural leader. Her fiscal conservative philosophy, her experience in county government and her years as a small-business owner make her the most qualified candidate for County Clerk.”
Robert Cluck
Mayor, City of Arlington
“I join Tax Assessor Betsy Price and Arlington Mayor Robert Cluck in supporting Mary Louise Garcia for County Clerk."
“I have known Mary Louise for quite some time and watched her as a mother, a businesswoman and a volunteer for many organizations. I am most impressed with her parenting skills and her always saying to me that families come first and yet always having time to do her job and give of herself."
“Conservative family and political values are her first priorities. She is as Main Street and American apple pie as they come, and I hope others will join me in voting for her for county clerk."
“I wish we had a Mary Louise Garcia running for every office. We would have more efficient government, and our dollars would be more wisely spent.”
Marion Snipes
Fort Worth
“With experience in business and government, Mary Louise will bring a unique blend of talent and insight to an office that records and protects millions of vital commercial and personal documents for citizens throughout the county.”
Mac Churchill
Mac Churchill Acura
“As a banker and a businessman, I like Mary Louise Garcia’s real-world business experience, her fiscal conservative principles and her reputation as an active member of the Republican Party. And I admire the work she does as a volunteer at her church and other nonprofit groups serving our community. Those are a few of the reasons Mary Louise has my vote in her campaign to serve as our County Clerk.”
Tom Cravens
President and CEO
Northwest Bank of Arlington
“As a CPA, I know how important it is to watch the bottom line. Over $40 million in fees, fines, bonds and funds now flow through the County Clerk’s office every year. As County Clerk, Mary Louise Garcia will protect the taxpayer’s bottom line with her fiscally conservative philosophy, experience and strong work ethic. She has my vote.”
Larry Autrey, CPA
Colleyville
“As a good friend, I’ve always admired Mary Louise and Chris Garcia’s loving care for their daughters, their family-first values and their personal involvement with professional and volunteer groups to make our community a better, healthier place to live and work.”
Dr. Mary Ann Block
Physician, Hurst
“In today’s world it is difficult to get better value for the money we invest in our communities. The voters have a unique opportunity to do that in the campaign for Tarrant County clerk. Mary Louise Garcia is fiscally conservative and efficient in using valued resources. She will serve with integrity for all residents.”
Charles W. Jones III
Frisco
“My Mother will make a great County Clerk because you can’t slip anything past her.”
Juliana Garcia
Fort Worth
“If you don’t know Mary Louise or what the County Clerk does for you, read all about both at www.mlgarcia.net and find out why she fits the job like a comfortable leather boot.”
David Luskey
Luskey Boots and Western Wear
“It is with inspiration that I support Mary Louise Garcia for Tarrant County clerk. The refreshing energy and thoughtfulness she will bring to the office will be beneficial for the entire country. With character unquestioned for honesty and unbiased lifestyle she will operate the office openly and with fairness to all. Being a good wife and mother speak volumes about her standards. Without reservation, she has my vote and support, and soon the entire county can know what I know.”
Paul Lytle
Arlington
“I totally agree with Tax Assessor Betsy Price, County Clerk Suzanne Henderson and Arlington Mayor Robert Cluck in their recent endorsement of Mary Louise Garcia for Tarrant County clerk. I know Mary Louise as a small-business owner and an experienced fiscal conservative who will provide superior service to our community for fewer dollars. I have followed her dedicated public service for the past seven years while she served as a member of Sheriff Dee Anderson’s command staff."
“I strongly endorse Mary Louise Garcia as she is just the kind of Republican we need as county clerk.”
Sharon Dale
Fort Worth
"Mary Louise, Beth and I were very pleased to hear that you are running for County Clerk in Tarrant County. We believe that you will bring to this office the kind of fiscally responsible, conservative and honest stewardship of the taxpayers’ money that we seek in a public servant. Though we do not live in your county, please accept the modest donation we have sent to your campaign as our contribution to Good Government. Good luck and our best wishes.”
John and Beth Pitts
Boerne, Texas
“Remember the name Mary Louise Garcia when you vote March 2—and you are going to vote March 2, aren’t you?"
“Mary Louise is running for Tarrant County clerk and has the endorsement of the retiring county clerk, Suzanne Henderson. She also has the announced support of Tax Assessor/Collector Betsy Price and Arlington Mayor Robert Cluck."
“Mary Louise is a fiscal conservative who will make sure you receive better service for less tax dollars than from any other candidate. She has seven years’ experience on Sheriff Dee Anderson’s command staff and has been a small-business owner."
“Mary Louise Garcia – remember her name on March 2.”
Linda Strassburger
Fort Worth
"After 43 years, I know Mary Louise Garcia is ready to be our best county clerk ever. I know she values family, faith, hard work and her community. I know how frugal she is squeezing the most out of a dollar for her family and for the successful business she started on her own."
"I know she takes great pride working for the county in the Sheriff’s Department. I know she cares for this county by her years of volunteer work in community service groups as well as at her church and at her daughters’ school. I know she is honest, ethical and moral. I know she’ll bring to this elected office the conservative values she grew up with."
"I know her as only a Mother can know her daughter. And I know you won’t go wrong voting for Mary Louise Garcia for county clerk."
Blanche Lozano
Fort Worth
“We are very fortunate to have someone of Mary Louise Garcia’s caliber running for Tarrant County clerk. She is a very well-rounded, conscientious person with many years of experience, expertise and integrity in her field. Coming with a step-by-step plan to improve services and reduce costs, she will be a tremendous asset for us. I hope you and your friends will join me and my entire family in voting for her on election day.”
Rick Kubes
Fort Worth
“Mary Louise is an articulate, committed, innovative public servant whose integrity and work ethic have served our community well for over half dozen years. Mary Louise’s effective leadership will bring the County Clerk’s office the efficiency and improved service that organizational skills and practical application of newest technology affords. She has the characteristics of a leader. We can only be pleased that the young Garcia family is willing to share their wife and mother with the community, making it a better place. I urge all who care about Tarrant County and its citizens to vote for Mary Louise Garcia.”
Bob Mitchell, CLU, ChFC
Mitchell & Moroneso ISIFort Worth
“If playing by the rules is important for the County Clerk, I know from 17 years of experience you can’t sweet talk or browbeat my Mom into doing anything she
doesn’t think is right.”
Gabi Garcia
Fort Worth
“Believing that tight budgetary controls count at county and other local government entities as well as at state and federal levels, we couldn’t be more pleased to see Mary Louise Garcia become our next County Clerk. With her background as a Tarrant County employee, she has the experience to get the right things done in a large government department. She is the only candidate with a step-by-step plan to better serve citizen-customers and save taxpayer dollars. It’s a plan that reflects her conservative values as a Republican. A vote for Mary Louise is a vote fiscal responsibility in government.”
David and Anne Marie Johnson
Grapevine
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