McClendon attracts over 400 to her fundraiser

Top Row from L to R: State Rep. Ruth Jones McClendon and Bonnie Connor, Chair of the SA Parks Foundation; and SA Mayor Phil Hardberger
2nd Row: UTSA President Ricardo Romo and ACCD Board Chair Robert Zarate
3rd Row: Attorney Jane Macon, Dr. William Elizondo and Commissioner Tommy Adkisson

State Rep. Ruth Jones McClendon drew well over 400 excited Democrats, Independents and Republicans to her annual fundraiser at her annual Western Roundup at the Buckhorn Museum, 318 E. Houston, Tuesday, August 22nd.

The excited crowd of supporters crammed into the museum and were entertained with Country & Westeran music provided by the Rick Cavender Band while dignitaries, elected offcials and candidates mingled with contributors and constituents for three hours.

The list of who's who was inpressive as U.T.S.A. President Ricardo Romo not only spoke, but sang at the event. Mayor Phil Hardberger, along with State Reps. Robert Puente, David Leibowitz, Robbie Cook and Allan Ritter attended as State Senator Leticia van de Putte introduced the dignitaries from across the board.

On hand were Commissioner Tommy Adkisson, Louis Rowe, Chairman of SARA; Judges Barbara Nellermoe, David Rodriguez and Catherine Torres-Stahl.

Other elected officials included: AFL-CIO president Alicia Garza, Democratic Party Chair Carla Vela, Balcones Heights Councilman Steve Walker, SA Parks Foundation Chair Bonnie Connor, ACCD Board members Robert Zarate, Charlie Connor and Denver McClendon and SDEC19 Committee Woman Jo McCall.

Congressional District 21 candidate John Courage, Congressional District 23 candidates Richard Gambitta, Lukin Gilliland and Ciro Rodriguez attended as well as Judicial candidates Peter Sakai, Eddie De La Garza and Ray Olivarri.

Other candidates included: State Senator Kathi Thomas and State Board of Education candidate Rick Acosto