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Former Governor Jeb Bush Endorses John Legg for Florida Senate
New Port Richey, Fla. Republican Candidate John Legg today announced that former Governor Jeb Bush (R-Florida) has endorsed him in his bid for the newly-drawn Senate District 17 seat. John Legg is the conservative Republican that will put Senate District 17 and Florida back on track, said former Governor Bush. Johns backgrounds in education and business have taught him that government should help, not hinder, the creation of jobs and the future success of our children. Having previously worked with him to reform our states education system, I know he is dedicated to improving his community and state and will support our Republican principles despite adversity. I endorse John Legg. Receiving the support of such a valued leader in our state is truly an honor, said Legg. Jeb believes all children can learn and has worked tirelessly to empower parents and ensure education in Florida prepares each student to achieve their dreams. Providing our children with a better education is key to our states success, and I look forward to continuing to work with the former Governor in the future to create a stronger tomorrow. Florida Senate District 17 includes parts of South Pasco and Northwest Hillsborough Counties. Legg has also been endorsed by Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam (RFlorida), Senate President-designate Don Gaetz (R-Niceville), Speaker Designate Will Weatherford (R-Wesley Chapel), Senate Majority Leader Andy Gardiner (R-Orlando), Senator John Thrasher (R-St. Augustine), Senator Joe Negron (R-Stuart), Senator Jack Latvala (RClearwater), Senator Mike Fasano (R-New Port Richey), Representative Richard Corcoran (RNew Port Richey), Representative Robert C. Rob Schenck (R-Spring Hill), Representative Dana Young (R-Tampa), former Representative Trey Traviesa (R-Tampa), Pasco County Commissioner Ann Hildebrand, Pasco County Commissioner Pat Mulieri, Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano, Pasco County Property Appraiser Mike Wells, Allen Altman and Cynthia Armstrong of the Pasco County School Board, Mayor Steve Van Gordon, City of

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PAGE 2: JOHN LEGG FOR FLORIDA SENATE Zephyrhills, Local Business Owner and Philanthropist Tom Pepin, Local Business Owner and Education Advocate John Kirtley, and the Florida Medical Association in his bid for Senate District 17. Elected in 2004 and subsequently reelected, John Legg is currently a member of the Florida House of Representatives, serving his constituents from Pasco County with pride. From his experience in the Florida House as Chairman of the K-12 Education Committee, Deputy Majority Whip and Speaker Pro-Tempore, Legg has gained expertise in a broad spectrum of issues that are important in our state. Previously, Legg has served as a member of the Republican Executive Committee, West Pasco Republican Club Board, Bayonet Point Hospital Board of Trustees, Chairman of Creation Foundation, and countless other community and Republican groups in the West Florida region. Legg and his wife, Suzanne, are founders of Dayspring Academy, one the most successful and respected educational institutions in Florida. Legg graduated high school at the early age of 15 and worked several jobs while obtaining his associate's degree from Pasco Hernando Community College, and his bachelor's and master's degree in Public Administration from the University of South Florida. Legg currently lives in Pasco County with his wife, Suzanne, and their five children, who are active in their West Pasco church. For more information on the John Legg, Republican, for State Senate campaign, please visit www.electjohnlegg.com. ###
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