[John K. Matyi] Cam is a neighbor of mine who has served this community as an elected state Representative since 2002. He has been my greatest source for information about what is, and is not happenning in Montgomery. I will proudly support his bid for the Alabama Senate to replace the exiting Hank Erwin. You can read more about him here, and here. They say that a picture is worth a 1000 words so here is a link for many of the pictures that cover his career and the many services he has provided for the State of Alabama and the United States. 

Remember, in the recent email to the readers of this blog I swore that I would only support those individuals that personify the Conservative Movement and will say what they mean and do what they say? Well Cam is that man for 2010 and beyond. I hope you will support him also.

Rep. Cam Ward to Seek Senate District 14 Seat

(ALABASTER, ALABAMA)—Republican State Representative Cam Ward announced today he will run for the Alabama Senate in District 14. The seat is currently held by Senator Henry “Hank” Erwin who announced yesterday he will be a candidate for Lieutenant Governor next year.

Representative Ward, an attorney working in economic development, has represented District 49 in the Alabama House of Representatives since being elected in November 2002.   He is currently Vice Chairman of the House Republican Caucus and has been active in the Republican Party on the state and national levels for nearly two decades.

“The Republican Party and the State of Alabama are at a pivotal point where tremendous decisions must be made about our future.  Running for the Senate is an opportunity to continue listening to the concerns of the citizens and be an even stronger advocate for them in Montgomery.  I am excited to throw my hat into the ring with a goal of providing conservative, proactive leadership for the citizens of Senate District 14,” Rep. Ward said Monday.  Ward made his announcement during visits throughout the district in Clanton, Centreville, Helena and also an online interview at the popular Alabama Political Blog, Doc’s Political Parlor.

Ward’s current legislative district includes parts of Shelby and Bibb Counties. Senate District 14 encompasses all of Chilton County

Ward has been recognized by multiple organizations for his work in the Alabama Legislature. He was recently named State Elected Official of the Year in 2008 by Easter Seals of the United States, a Legislator of the Year for the Rural Conservation and Development Council, and ARC of Alabama’s Public Advocate Award for 2008.

Rep. Ward is married to the former Julie Cain, and they have a daughter, Riley. They are members of Westwood Baptist Church in Alabaster.

The picture here on the right is Rep Ward and Colonel Hal Moore, the Vietnam Veteran portrayed by Mel Gibson in the movie "We Were Soldiers"

More Information about Representative Ward can be found at his web site: www.camward.com.