Sacramento, CA – Tea Party Express, the nation’s largest Tea Party political action committee, is proudly endorsing Henry Ross for Congress in Mississippi’s 1st Congressional District.
Tea Party Express Executive Director Taylor Budowich said, “In recent years, Mississippi has witnessed a truly grassroots, conservative reawakening. Tea Party activists throughout the state have taken the future of our nation into their hands by getting involved in elections vital to restoring America’s promise. Nowhere is that more apparent than with Henry Ross in Mississippi’s 1st Congressional District. Henry Ross stands head-and-shoulders above the rest as the true Tea Party candidate.“Ross is truly a product of the Mississippi’s 1st Congressional District. After finishing his early education in Eupora, Henry went on to earn degrees in business and law from the University of Mississippi. Henry’s professional achievements can best be described by his public service. Henry clerked for U.S. Circuit Judge J. P. Coleman and later served our nation as a JAG Corps officer. After his service in the U.S. Navy, Henry went on to serve as the only Assistant District Attorney in Mississippi. In 1993, he was handpicked by Governor Kirk Fordice to serve as one of Mississippi’s 2 Circuit Judges, a post he served with honor and integrity.
“Henry Ross’ service to Mississippi did not stop there. In 1997, Henry was elected Mayor of Eupora, where his achievements included significant improvements to city services, without raising taxes. Most recently, Henry was appointed by the Bush Administration to serve as Senior Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General in the Environment and Natural Resources Division.
“Throughout Henry’s distinguished career, he has put the people of Mississippi and his fellow Americans first. He exhibits an unparalleled understanding of the Constitution, free markets, and limited government. It’s no surprise why Henry has garnered such enthusiastic and widespread approval throughout Mississippi’s 1st Congressional District. We are proud of Henry’s commitment to conservatism, service, and most importantly, the U.S. Constitution. That’s why Tea Party Express is joining with local and state activists in endorsing Henry Ross for Congress,” Budowich concluded.
This national endorsement is being driven by the enthusiasm and support for Henry Ross throughout Mississippi. Local and statewide leaders have shared their individual endorsements of Henry:
“As a concerned citizen and now Chairman of the Mississippi Tea Party, I am happy to recommend Henry Ross to voters and the Tea Party Express in this special election for the MS Congressional District 1 special election. I got to know Henry in 2010 when Tea Parties all over the country were forming. As it happened, Tupelo was holding a Tea Party Express event in the town square at which Henry spoke to the crowd as a candidate for this Congressional seat. Henry has a loyalty and understanding of Constitutional governance that is not often found in those seeking any office today. Having served his community in his professional life as well as voluntarily with those principles in mind, he fully is one to be lauded for his continuous service to the people and the principles that made this country great. Not new to politics and known throughout Mississippi, Henry has been active in the Republican party and his community. Henry is a veteran with a fine legal mind, and having served as mayor of Eupora, having run for this Congressional Seat twice, I believe Henry Ross is the best candidate for Congressional District One. Most sincerely I hope Henry prevails as the winner in this special election.”
-Laura Van Overschelde, Chairman Mississippi Tea Party
