Candidate: George Norris

My name is George Norris and I am asking for your vote and support for Republican State Committeeman.  Here is some insight into my background and why I think that I am qualified for this position:

I was born and raised in Panama City, Florida.  My upbringing was very traditional, middle class and conservative.  My father was a Marine who fought on Iwo Jima and then went on to work for Gulf Power for many years and then eventually opened his own auto parts and machine shop.  My mother was an elementary school teacher at Highland Park Elementary for many years and then joined my dad to work in the family business until they retired.

As I grew up I always had a job of some sort starting in my preteen years. My first job was pushing a lawnmower from house to house soliciting the opportunity to mow a yard in the hot summer sun for $2.  I also had a bicycle based paper route for several years rising well before the sun to deliver papers in all sorts of weather conditions. And it is worth noting that in those days the paperboy had to also collect the payments – not always an easy job for a small kid.  As a teenager I worked for three summers at the Barefoot Beach Inn and Sands Inn on Panama City Beach (both now long gone) doing everything from cleaning rooms, folding laundry, sweeping and helping where ever directed.  During college I taught swimming for the local Boys Club for three summers.

I attended Florida State University in Tallahassee where I obtained a BS and MBA in Finance, and an MS in Economics.

After leaving FSU my first career was a ten year stent in banking as a Commercial Loan Officer. I worked in Miami, Jacksonville and here in Bay County. I was very fortunate in that I was able to help many local small businesses grow and expand during this time.   

My next venture was to serve as President and operating partner in the local Popeye’s Fried Chicken stores.  This operation employed over 30 workers and sold a lot of great tasting chicken! 

Although frying chicken was a lot of fun I left Popeye’s and went into the commercial insurance business. I have owned and operated a successful commercial insurance agency in Bay County for over 20 years.

While operating my insurance agency I also taught Finance and Economics at Troy State for ten years.

During these years I have also served on several local boards including the Panama City Civil Service Board for ten years and the Panama City Port Authority board for sixteen years.

Through the years I have evidenced my dedication to conservative causes by not only helping and donating to conservative candidates, but also by promoting and donating to such organizations as:

·       NRA – Life Member  - Strong advocate for our 2nd Amendment Rights

·       The American Center For Law & Justice – Member & Donor since 2000

·        Republican National Committee  -  Member & Donor since 2001

·       Hillsdale College -  Supporter and Donor since 1997

·       Judicial Watch  -  Member & Donor since 2000

·       James Madison Institute – Member & Donor for over 30 years

·       Confirmed advocate for less government, lower taxes, property rights and more personal freedom

I have worked in banking, retail food sales, insurance and higher education. I have firsthand experience and insight into the American Dream.  Hard work can and does still open doors and reveal opportunities. I want the opportunities afforded by hard work to be available for future generations.  Unless we pull together to protect our institutions the American Dream will die. The Republican Party is one of the few remaining institutions in America that is still holding the line in this regard.  It is vital that we make sure that the Republican Party of Florida keeps its eyes on our principles and does not compromise. 

I can and will do all that I can to help the Republican Party of Florida pursue and defend the ideals that you hold dear, including identifying and supporting candidates that will stand strong in this fight.

I humbly ask for your support and your vote.  Thank you.