Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 14, 2010

CONTACT: Leslie Shedd
(202) 225-5565

Lucas Welcomes John Porter to His Washington D.C. Staff

Washington, DC - U.S. Third District Congressman Frank Lucas welcomes Dalhart, Texas native John Porter to his Washington, D.C. staff.  Porter was hired to serve as Congressman Lucas’ staff assistant earlier this month. 

“I am very pleased to have John join my staff,” Lucas said.  “As the Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, his knowledge and education in the agriculture industry will be very beneficial.  Since beginning in my office earlier this month, John has already proven to be a wonderful new asset to my staff and to the constituents of Oklahoma’s Third Congressional District.”

Prior to accepting his new position in Congressman Lucas’ office, Porter served as an assistant manager on the Porter Angus Ranch in Dalhart, Texas and also served as an intern for Congressman Jeb Hensarling’s (TX-05).  He graduated from Texas A&M University last December with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science.  While at Texas A&M, Porter was active in the Central Baptist Men’s Bible Study and the school’s intramural football and basketball program
 
“I am honored that Congressman Lucas selected me to serve as his staff assistant,” stated Porter.  “I look forward to serving Congressman Lucas and the people of Oklahoma’s Third Congressional District in my new position.”

Porter’s parents are Wayne and Edith Porter from Dalhart, Texas.  His grandparents are Nevada Porter from Dalhart, Texas, and Mildred Chambers, from Rule, Texas. 

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