RELEASE:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HOLLAND ANNOUNCES RE-ELECTION BID
Plantersville, MS– Citing 31 years of consecutive service in the Mississippi House of Representatives, State Representative Steve Holland (D-Plantersville) announces today that, after much reflection and meditation, he is ready, able, healthy and prepared to offer again his longstanding commitment to serving to the people of District 16.
Holland said, “I am today announcing that I will be a candidate for re-election in 2015 to the Mississippi House of Representatives. After battling major health issues in 2014, I am back on my feet, energized, and remain committed to responsible governance.”
Holland thinks his wealth of legislative knowledge, his mature leadership skills and his strong commitment to public education, good transportation systems, public safety and affordable, accessible health care are needed the next 4 years.
Holland added, “The people have been mighty good to me over 8 terms. The years have tempered my judgment and allowed me to make choices that have changed lives in health care, public education, modern transportation systems and infrastructure demands. I have learned to compromise, to balance principles with pragmatism, to provide opportunities through good public policy for everyone—to build a community for all people in Mississippi especially to those who cannot help themselves. I believe my 31-year record reflects a triumph of evidence over ideology. I have worked hard in the House, I have been honest and forthright in my belief that the government can help lift people up and that it can bind together our communities. I think people will agree that I am a ‘hands on, up close and personal’ representative who has responded to literally thousands of constituent requests for help in navigating the government over the years. Mankind is truly my business.”
A fifth generation Lee Countian, Holland, along with his Mother, Lee County Justice Court Judge Sadie M. Holland, are the owners/operators of Holland Funeral Directors in Tupelo, Nettleton and Okolona. His wife, the former Gloria Temple, is the sitting Mayor of Plantersville and his eldest brother, Billy Joe Holland, is the 5th District Lee County Board of Supervisors member.
Holland said, “The Holland’s have always had a strong sense of civic responsibility. I am proud to be a part of a family and a community that values commitment to public life. I simply am not finished with the work that needs to be done for all our people. With gratitude for your past loyalty and support, I am asking that you allow me to work for you for the betterment of all people.”
RE ELECT STEVE HOLLAND—“Still the Real Deal!”
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12/29/14
