Hank Gilbert (Candidate for Agriculture Commissioner) Talks to Houston Business Connections: Tells Publisher Aubrey R. Taylor why Harris County voters should choose him in the Nov. 7, 2006, General Election GILBERT: "If you eat, if you use gas in your car, if you wear clothes, literally if you breath the air or drink the water in Texas, you should care about the election for Agriculture Commissioner. My name is Hank Gilbert and this is what I say to people who tell me that agriculture really doesn't affect them. As a life long agriculture teacher and operator of a family agribusiness, I understand the issues and the needs of this vital Texas industry. For far too long this office has been ignored and used only as a ladder for those with higher political aspirations. The people of Texas have paid the price. We are paying for gas that never makes it to our cars because gas pumps in the state have not been checked for accuracy in years. We are paying for vegetables and meats that never make it to our tables because the scales in grocery stores have likewise been neglected. These are only a few responsibilities of the Commissioner of Agriculture—but they affect all Texans on a daily basis. There are many, many more complex and important issues—natural resource conservation, food safety, monitoring and inspection of NAFTA border commerce, bio-terrorism and environmental protection—all involving the Texas Department of Agriculture and all important to each and every Texan. My name is Hank Gilbert and Agriculture Commissioner is the only job I want. I am asking for your vote." |
Click Here: This page displays a bipartisan list of selected (Texas/Harris County) candidates by first name from the 2008 November Presidential General Election; the 2006 November Mid-term General Election; and the 2005 November Citywide General Election who answered the request of the Houston Business Connections, publisher (Aubrey R. Taylor), to tell Harris County area voters why they should choose them on Election Day. |
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