HOUSTON-State Rep. Garnet Coleman (D-Houston) today announced his endorsement of Dale Henry for Texas Railroad Commissioner.
"I believe Dale to be the most progressive candidate in the race for Railroad Commissioner. Dale's plan to put environmental protection and citizen safety at the forefront of the Commission's agenda is something that should resonate with every Texan," State Representative Coleman noted.
Rep. Coleman, who has served the people of House District 147 since 1991, is the immediate-past chair of the Texas Legislative Black Caucus and has served as the chair of the non-partisan Legislative Study Group since 2003. An outspoken, respected advocate for Texas families, Rep. Coleman said he is pleased to offer his endorsement of Dale Henry in the Democratic Primary.
"I'm very pleased to endorse Dale. With the difficult issues facing the Texas Railroad Commission today, we need someone like Dale," Coleman said.
Dale Henry, a Lampasas Democrat, has more than four decades of experience in the oil field service industry and holds a bachelors degree in petroleum engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. He has formerly served as City Manager of Lampasas, a county commissioner in Mills County, and as a member of the Lower Colorado Regional Water Planning Commission.
Henry faces Art Hall of San Antonio and Mark Thompson of Hamilton in the March 4 Democratic Primary. The winner of the March 4 Democratic Primary will face Commissioner Michael L. Williams in the general election. Photos of the press conference suitable for reprint may be obtained from the campaign by emailing media@electdalehenry.com
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Dale Henry for Texas Railroad Commission
MEDIA ADVISORY
March 17, 2008
Contact: Vince Leibowitz, Campaign Director
(903) 705-2792
vince.leibowitz@gmail.com
RANGER--Dale Henry, Democratic candidate for Texas Railroad Commission, will be in Stephens County on Thursday, March 27, 2008 to highlight the contamination of groundwater caused by leaking underground petrochemical pipelines.
Henry will hold a media availability in conjunction with residents of La Casa and Stephens County to discuss the issue of benzene-contaminated groundwater and tour monitoring wells drilled in the area in the morning and take part in a community meeting to discuss the situation later that evening.
Stephens County landowners have feared that leaking pipelines and natural gas compressors were contaminating their groundwater for more than a year. Tests conducted in early March confirmed that the groundwater in Stephens County near the community of LaCasa is contaminated with benzene, a known carcinogen.
"This is a terrible tragedy, and one that could have been prevented," said Henry. "As Railroad Commissioner, ensuring that our groundwater remains free of contamination from faulty underground pipelines will be a top priority of mine," he said.
EVENT 1
WHAT: Texas Railroad Commission Candidate Dale Henry will tour, with the media, contaminated well sites in Stephens County, and a newly dug monitoring well.
WHEN: March 27, 2008 at 10 a.m.
WHERE: La Casa Community Center (at the intersection of State Highway 207 and State Highway 717, north of Ranger).
EVENT 2
WHAT: Texas Railroad Commission Candidate Dale Henry will take part in a community meeting for La Casa/Stephens County residents concerning contamination of groundwater
WHEN: March 27, 2008, 6 p.m.
WHERE: La Casa Community Center (at the intersection of State Highway 207 and State Highway 717, north of Ranger).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Mr. Henry is an invited participant in this event. The event is put on by individual residents in La Casa and Stephens County. For more information on the local situation in La Casa/Stephens County, contact Jay Marcom at (254) 559-2964 or (254) 246-1876.
Dale Henry for Texas Railroad Commission
MEDIA ADVISORY
March 17, 2008
Contact: Vince Leibowitz, Campaign Director
(903) 705-2792
vince.leibowitz@gmail.com
RANGER--Dale Henry, Democratic candidate for Texas Railroad Commission, will be in Stephens County on Thursday, March 27, 2008 to highlight the contamination of groundwater caused by leaking underground petrochemical pipelines.
Henry will hold a media availability in conjunction with residents of La Casa and Stephens County to discuss the issue of benzene-contaminated groundwater and tour monitoring wells drilled in the area in the morning and take part in a community meeting to discuss the situation later that evening.
Stephens County landowners have feared that leaking pipelines and natural gas compressors were contaminating their groundwater for more than a year. Tests conducted in early March confirmed that the groundwater in Stephens County near the community of LaCasa is contaminated with benzene, a known carcinogen.
"This is a terrible tragedy, and one that could have been prevented," said Henry. "As Railroad Commissioner, ensuring that our groundwater remains free of contamination from faulty underground pipelines will be a top priority of mine," he said.
EVENT 1
WHAT: Texas Railroad Commission Candidate Dale Henry will tour, with the media, contaminated well sites in Stephens County, and a newly dug monitoring well.
WHEN: March 27, 2008 at 10 a.m.
WHERE: La Casa Community Center (at the intersection of State Highway 207 and State Highway 717, north of Ranger).
EVENT 2
WHAT: Texas Railroad Commission Candidate Dale Henry will take part in a community meeting for La Casa/Stephens County residents concerning contamination of groundwater
WHEN: March 27, 2008, 6 p.m.
WHERE: La Casa Community Center (at the intersection of State Highway 207 and State Highway 717, north of Ranger).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Mr. Henry is an invited participant in this event. The event is put on by individual residents in La Casa and Stephens County. For more information on the local situation in La Casa/Stephens County, contact Jay Marcom at (254) 559-2964 or (254) 246-1876.
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