Endorsements:
DFW Conservative Voters
Young Conservatives of Texas
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility
Texas Right to Life
Texas Home School Coalition
Tarrant Republican Club
NE Tarrant Tea Party
Boiling Point Tea Party
TX Action
Families for Fiscal Responsibility
Endorsed by Cathie Adams – Immediate past president of Republican Party of Texas
Endorsed by Tom Pauken – Past President of the Republican Party of Texas


Grades:
NRA “A” Rating
Heritage Alliance/Texas Eagle Forum: “A”
Winner of TCGOP Straw Poll (more votes than any other candidate)

Today I get to announce the endorsement of former Texas GOP Chairman, and former Reagan official, Tom Pauken. This endorsement is great for our campaign and continues to show the voters I’m the clear conservative choice in this election.

Tom Pauken endorsed our campaign saying “Giovanni is a successful entrepreneur who knows what it takes to create jobs. He will go down to Austin and fight for consistent conservative policies. Giovanni’s heart is to serve his district, not feather his own nest, and that’s why I fully support his candidacy. We need new conservative leaders like Giovanni in Austin to stand up for our conservative principles.”

Earlier this week we received the endorsement of Texas Right to Life PAC. Texas Right to Life is the oldest and largest statewide pro-life group in Texas. They have defended innocent life from beginning to end and I’m honored to have their support of my campaign.

Texas Right to Life only endorses candidates with high moral character and an unyielding resolve to protect human life. They endorsed my campaign because we have spent the last few months communicating a clear, conservative message to the voters of House District 98.

For me the issue of life is my most passionate. It’s where our freedoms begin. Without life you cannot have liberty, freedom, or the pursuit of happiness. As your next State Representative I will fight tirelessly day in, and day out, to protect and defend innocent life. Please share this endorsement with your friends and family.

This campaign has always been about issues and endorsements like this continue to draw the contrast between our campaign and Vicki Truitt.

Freeman endorsed Giovanni by stating “Everywhere I go I get asked by conservatives if I’m endorsing Giovanni. The answer is yes! It’s clear that the voters in my district are tired of the moderate views supposedly representing us in Austin and desire a true conservative like Giovanni Capriglione.”

Giovanni commented on the endorsement saying “Kevin Freeman is one of the most respected individuals in our community. He has a history of standing for strong conservative values and I’m honored to receive his endorsement. Every day we have more leaders in the community joining our campaign, they all agree it’s time for conservative leadership in the Texas House.”

Mrs. McNamara endorsed our campaign stating “The people of District 98 deserve a bold conservative representing them in Austin. Someone of conviction and strong character, Giovanni is both. I am very pleased to endorse him and the values he champions.”

It’s so encouraging to see conservatives across the DFW area and across Texas support our campaign.

We have been fighting for limiting the size of state government, standing against all new taxes, and increasing the quality of education. The voters of HD 98 are also concern with the fact that our current State Representative has done nothing to address illegal immigration.

They’re tired of business as usual.

I’m proud of the endorsement of Denise McNamara and with your help we can continue the momentum we have.

Texas Impact, the group who awarded Vicki Truitt, is an organization primarily backed by liberal Democrats. “The voters of House District 98 see Vicki Truitt as out of touch with her constituents. The fact that she aligns with a group whose leaders have a history of opposing traditional marriage, opposing bills that dealt with illegal immigration, and expanding government welfare highlights the fact that she doesn’t align with the values of our district.” commented Giovanni.

Tim Tutt a member of Texas Impact’s Executive Committee gave money to “No Nonsense in November” an organization that advocated against traditional marriage in 2005. Committee member Patrick Schexnayder gave money to Travis County Democrats multiple times, contributed to Capitol Area Democrat Women and several Democrat candidates. Committee member Ellen Sable gave money to the anti-traditional marriage group “No Nonsense in November” and other committee members including the Executive Committee’s President have given to Democrat candidates.

Giovanni further commented by saying “An organization that applauds Barack Obama for stopping the Keystone XL project is not someone conservatives should look to for their accolades. We need a true conservative representing our values not a Republican who is rewarded by liberals.”

President of TFR Michael Quinn Sullivan was very pointed in his endorsement saying, “Giovanni will bring a strong, conservative vision to the Texas House, He will oppose the imposition of new taxes, fight to reduce the tax burden on Texans, and demand greater accountability in how our dollars are spent.”

He went on to say, “As a grassroots leader, Giovanni understands the importance of engaging voters and encouraging them to take an active role in their community and government.”

Sullivan pointed out I have signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge and have been instrumental in working to involve citizens in local issues.

This endorsement shows our Bold conservative ideas are continuing to build support in District 98 and across Texas.

Adams endorsed Giovanni by stating “Giovanni is a conservative leader who will stand for the values of the voters in House District 98. He will fight to limit government spending, something Vicki Truitt has refused to do during her time in the Texas House. It’s time for leaders who are willing to stand for conservative principles, not peddle a pro-tax agenda.”

Giovanni has been married for 11 years to his wife Elisa and has three children two of whom attend Carroll Elementary School. More information regarding Giovanni’s candidacy can be found at http://www.votegiovanni.com/.

Yesterday I filed with the Tarrant County Republican Party for a place on the ballot for State House District 98!

The more time I spend talking to the voters of House District 98 the more determined I am to provide conservative leadership in the Texas House. Job creation, limited & transparent government, and quality education are high priorities of this district.

Without conservative leadership in the Texas House none of these issues can be addressed. Voters are tired of lifelong politicians who are irresponsible with taxpayer dollars. I am humbled to have the opportunity to talk with the voters of House District 98 about what they want from their State Representative.

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DATE:  September 21, 2011

CONTACT:  Luke Macias

210-259-5053

http://www.votegiovanni.com/

GIOVANNI CAPRIGLIONE ANNOUNCES RUN FOR HOUSE DISTRICT 98

Today Giovanni Capriglione announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for Texas House District 98. As a businessman, father of 3 children, and devoted Republican activist, Giovanni recognizes the need for conservative representation in HD 98.

Giovanni stated “It’s my desire to provide conservative representation that accurately aligns with the values of the voters of House District 98. The voters of HD 98 desire limited government, fiscal responsibility, and unwavering family values. As a State Representative I desire to work with conservative leaders across Texas to stand up against the growth in state government, fight to increase the quality of education for our children and ensure accountability of elected officials.”

Conservative leaders throughout HD 98 have flocked to Giovanni’s side in support of his candidacy.

Tarrant County GOP precinct chair and House District 98 Area leader Natalie Genco stated “Giovanni has been in the trenches for years and has proven himself as someone devoted to conservative principles.”

NE Tarrant Tea Party leader Julie McCarty came out strong in support of Giovanni’s candidacy by stating “Giovanni has worked with voters across this district on issues from education to government transparency. He has continually stood up for limited government and has the conservative principles we need in the Texas House.”

Marie Howard with The Boiling Point Tea Party also endorsed Giovanni saying “Giovanni has stood with Tarrant county voters for our conservative values, his dedication and hard work is exactly what we need in Austin.”

Giovanni has devoted himself to conservative ideals and has been actively fighting for limited and efficient government in the DFW area. He has leadership positions in several local Republican and conservative grassroots organizations, focusing on voter education and turnout.

Giovanni has lived the American dream. After receiving his BS in Physics he pursued his MBA in Finance from Santa Clara University. After school Giovanni went on to work for a DFW based venture capital/private equity firm. Giovanni is now the owner and President of his own small business, Texas Adventure Capital LLC, where he provides business services to various investment fund managers and business owners.

Giovanni has been married for 11 years to his wife Elisa and has three children two of whom attend Carroll Elementary School. More information regarding Giovanni’s candidacy can be found at http://www.votegiovanni.com/.

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