Congressman Adam Putnam endorsed by Vets for Freedom PAC of Florida

BARTOW, FL – Today Congressman Adam Putnam was pleased to accept the endorsement from Vets for Freedom PAC – Florida Chapter.

“As a native Floridian, and Iraq war veteran, I am proud to support Adam Putnam,” said VFFPAC Florida State Captain, Will Bennett. “In light of his steadfast support for the military and exemplary service while in Congress, it is my honor to endorse Adam in his bid for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture. I believe Adam will bring the same strong work ethic and responsibility he has displayed in Congress to the Commissioner’s office here in Florida.”

“I am honored to be recognized and endorsed by Vets for Freedom -- an organization that has tirelessly fought for the brave men and women serving our country,” Putnam said. “Our nation's military have made great sacrifices in order to protect America's freedoms and democracy throughout history. I am deeply proud of the men and women in the Armed Forces and will always be inspired by the generations of Americans that have served our country so bravely. Our troops have always been a great priority of mine as a policy maker. Regardless of my position, I will always stand up for the heroes in uniform that have served America and secured freedom and democracy for all of us.”

Vets for Freedom PAC (VFFPAC) is a Political Action Committee whose mission is to help candidates-mostly combat veterans-who believe in achieving success in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the overall War on Terrorism, get elected to the United States Congress and other Federal positions. Established by combat veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan on November 11, 2007, Veterans Day, VFFPAC will endorse and offer extended support through financial contributions and media assistance to Federal candidates who support victory in the Global War on Terrorism.

Adam Putnam is a fifth generation Floridian born and raised in Bartow and has represented the Twelfth Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives since January 2001. The twelfth district includes most of Polk County and portions of Hillsborough and Osceola Counties; he was first elected in 2000 and reelected subsequently in 2002, 2004, 2006 and 2008.

Putnam served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1996 to 2000, where he chaired the Committee on Agriculture from 1998 to 2000. He is a graduate of the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in food and resource economics. Adam resides in his hometown of Bartow, FL with his wife Melissa and their four children.