The Cecil Staton for State Senate campaign is pleased to announce that Former Governor and

United States Senator Zell Miller has endorsed Senator Staton for re-­‐election to the Georgia Senate.

Miller served in the United States Senate from 2000-­‐2005, as Georgia’s 79th Governor from 1991-­‐1999, and as Lieutenant Governor from 1975-­‐1991. Previously he served two terms in the Georgia

Senate.

Senator Miller said, “Shirley and I have known Catherine and Cecil Staton for many years. I don’t do this frequently, but I feel so strongly about this race that I wanted to let you know that I’m supporting Cecil Staton for re-­‐election. I know a conservative champion when I see one. Don’t let

anyone fool you. Senator Staton is pro-­‐life, pro-­‐family, and pro-­‐business. He is a tax-­‐cutter, a budget-­‐balancer, and a job-­‐creator. We need him to keep fighting for our conservative values under the gold dome. I encourage everyone in the six counties of the 18th district to join me in supporting

your Senator-­‐-­‐Cecil Staton. We can’t do without him. Having served in the State Senate and as Lieutenant Governor and Governor, I understand the important leadership role he plays in that body.

I wholeheartedly endorse Cecil Staton for re-­‐election to the State Senate. He is our conservative champion in the State Senate.”

Senator Staton responded by saying, " Zell Miller is a national treasure who puts his faith, values, and convictions ahead of party and self-­‐interest. I am honored to have his support. He and Shirley have been great friends to us for many years. I am humbled that one who has given so much of himself in service to our nation and state would lend his support to our campaign.”

Senator Staton is the incumbent in the 18th district and serves as the Majority Whip of the Georgia

Senate. His district ncludes parts of Bibb and Houston counties as well as all of Monroe, Upson, Crawford, and Peach counties.