FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: November 30, 2011
CONTACT: Amy Ellsworth • 512-809-6367 • amy@murphyturner.com
Rep. Lavender Files for Re-Election in House District 1
Representative George Lavender filed for re-election in House District 1 today. During his first session in the Texas Legislature, Rep. Lavender fought for conservative principles, including reduced government spending and regulation.
Lavender said of his re-election bid, “While we had one of the most conservative sessions on record in the State of Texas, I believe there is more that can be done. I am asking the voters to send me back to Austin to be their voice for limited government, and policies that promote job creation and family values. We are going to be facing tough budgetary times and I will once again be committed to fighting any increase in taxes.”
Lavender is a native of Texarkana and a small businessman. He is a partner with Ellco Distributing and works in commercial real estate. He was first elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 2010, and currently serves on the Committee on Transportation and the Committee on Land & Resource Management.
A former board member of the Boys & Girls Club, a 20-year volunteer youth coach, and a longtime supporter of the First Choice Pregnancy Center and Watersprings Ranch, Lavender has a long history of giving back to his community. He and his wife, Jan Timberlake, have been married for 32 years and have three children and one grandchild.
