February 4, 2010

MIKE EVANS ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR LEE HAWKINS FOR CONGRESS

(Gainesville) - Former candidate for Congress Mike Evans announced today that he is supporting fellow Republican Lee Hawkins for the 9th District U.S. Congressional seat.

Evans said Hawkins has shown how conservatives can be effective in promoting our ideals during his service in the State Senate. He added that Hawkins has also demonstrated a long-standing commitment to the 9th District with his 30 years of local business ownership.

"I have come to know Lee Hawkins as a conservative with a genuine commitment to our people - the hard-working families of North Georgia," Evans said. "I am asking everyone I know to give their vote to Lee Hawkins for Congress. Lee will be effective in taking a strong, conservative stand against President Obama, Nancy Pelosi and other reckless Washington liberals."

Senator Hawkins said he appreciates Evans' support because of his conservative record of service in the State House and in other local leadership positions.

"It means a lot to have the strong backing of such a committed Republican in Mike Evans," Hawkins said. "Just like us, Mike has been at the forefront of challenging Washington for their terrible and damaging policies. My resolve has never been stronger to bring our conservative principles to bear during these tough times."

Hawkins recently took national Congressional Democrat leaders to tasks by calling for a rejection of the so-called "public option" for health care coverage. He remains committed to increasing personal freedoms of choice for all Americans regarding their own finances and health care matters.

Hawkins has been a dentist with a family practice for more than 30 years. Lee is the only candidate that is a medical professional and experienced legislator. More of Lee's solutions to health care costs are available online at www.LeeHawkinsForCongress.com.