
<p><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 12pt;">“I am proud to endorse Representative Mike Honda for Congress,” said Speaker of the Assembly John Pérez.&nbsp; “Throughout his time in office, he has been a thoughtful and effective leader, with a distinguished track record of bringing both parties together to find solutions for the very difficult challenges facing our country.&nbsp; Our state is lucky to have such a phenomenal representative fighting for us in Congress, and I am proud to support him for reelection.”</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 12pt;">“Mike Honda is a tireless advocate for California’s students – as a former high school teacher, principal and school board member, he has always made education a top priority,” said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson.&nbsp; “He is working to improve science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in our classrooms, which will provide our children with a 21st-century education and keep our country a leader in the global economy.&nbsp; I am proud to support Mike’s campaign for Congress and look forward to continue working with him to ensure that each and every child has the opportunity to get a quality education.”</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 12pt;">“I’m grateful for these endorsements from California’s state leaders,” said Congressman Mike Honda. “We will continue working together for quality jobs, good schools, and a bright future for California’s families.”</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 12pt;">The California leaders endorsing Congressman Honda include the following:</span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 14pt;">Senate President Pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg </span><br /><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 14pt;">Speaker of the Assembly John Pérez</span><br /><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 14pt;">State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson</span><br /><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 14pt;">Controller John Chiang</span><br /><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 14pt;">Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones</span><br /><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 14pt;">California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris</span><br /><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 14pt;">State Treasurer Bill Lockyer</span><br /><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 14pt;">State Board of Equalization Member Betty Yee</span><br /><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 14pt;">Former Superintendent of Public Instruction Delaine Eastin</span><br /><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 14pt;">State Senator Ricardo Lara </span><br /><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 14pt;">State Senator Alex Padilla</span><br /><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 14pt;">State Senator Bill Monning</span><br /><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 14pt;">State Senator Rod Wright</span><br /><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 14pt;">Former State Senator Elaine Alquist</span><br /><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 14pt;">Assemblymember Luis Alejo</span><br /><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 14pt;">Assemblymember Rob Bonta</span><br /><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 14pt;">Assemblymember Nora Campos</span><br /><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 14pt;">Assemblymember Paul Fong</span><br /><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 14pt;">Assemblymember Richard Pan</span><br /><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 14pt;">Assemblymember Bob Wieckowski</span><br /><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 14pt;">Former Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore Fiona Ma</span><br /><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 14pt;">Former Assembly Majority Leader Alberto Torrico</span><br /><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 14pt;">Former Assemblymember John Dutra, Sr.</span></p>