07.27.07
Greg Goode Message to Family and Friends (IN-08)

Dear Friends and Family,

For the past six months I have been encouraged by friends, family, colleagues, Republican and Democratic leaders alike, and the citizens of Indiana's Eighth Congressional District to explore a potential campaign for the United States Congress. During this time, I have made countless trips to all 18 counties in this district, and I've met some of the finest people in Indiana. Mindful of the heavy burden a campaign weighs on personal family life, I have dedicated countless hours to discussion and prayer about this with my wife, Leslie, and our families.

During the late 1990's, I had the tremendous honor of working with Congressman Ed Pease in Washington, DC and serving on a team dedicated to public service for Indiana. During that time, I worked on key issues including national security, transportation, and education. We made our troops stronger, helped to build roads and infrastructure projects, and worked to ensure that local communities and families made the important education decisions for the children of Indiana, and not the Federal government.

For the past five years, I have been blessed with the opportunity to serve as an advocate for higher education for my alma mater, Indiana State University. Serving ISU and the community of Terre Haute has been one of the most rewarding and fulfilling experiences of my life. I am confident that protecting and growing one of Indiana's greatest assets -our outstanding colleges and universities-- will play a vital part in making Indiana a global economic leader in the 21st Century.

Ultimately, however, it is for my concern for the future of Jackson, my two year old son, and the future of the countless generations of this great country that compels me to strive forward in my consideration to re-enter that noble arena of public service. I strive to live life with the people of Indiana and the ideals of our founding fathers in my heart. I believe that our Congress can and must do a better job in guiding our country in a way to which President Reagan referred as the "shining city on a hill."

I have been earnestly testing the waters for a potential campaign for United States Congress, and I intend to make an announcement about my final decision on August 1, 2007, at The Centre in downtown Evansville. While the announcement will take place promptly at 11:30, I would encourage you to arrive no later than 11:15.

Also on August 1, 2007, I intend to make an announcement about my final decision at Clabber Girl, located at 9th and Wabash in downtown Terre Haute. While the announcement will take place promptly at 5:30, I would encourage you to arrive no later than 5:15 to enjoy some refreshments.

I am grateful for your thoughts and prayers during this time, and I look forward to meeting with you when my final decision has been made.

Sincerely yours,

Greg Goode

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