- Sen. Ted Cruz « Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Alice Stewart |
News Release | Catherine Frazier |
February 29, 2016 |
Cruz for President Announces
Endorsement of Cathy Costello
Widow of former Oklahoma Labor Commissioner Mark Costello supports Cruz
HOUSTON, Texas
– Today, the Cruz for President campaign announced the endorsement of
Oklahoma leader and widow of former Oklahoma Labor Commissioner Mark
Costello.
“I am humbled to have the support of Cathy Costello, a strong
conservative leader in Oklahoma,” said Cruz. “Cathy has continued
a
proud legacy of service to Oklahoma left by her husband, Mark.”
"Since the murder of my husband at the hands of our son, I have
dedicated my time and energy to removing the stigma of mental illness
and encouraging lawmakers to openly talk about mental health as a
serious political and economic issue,” said Costello.
“One in four Americans suffer with mental illness and addiction. Ted is
the only candidate who has dedicated himself to addressing mental
health. He authored legislation expanding mental health courts and
crisis intervention, and he has a personal interest and understanding
of the tragedy of mental illness. We need a leader who is bold enough
to address this national crisis we have deliberately ignored for far
too long. The best chance we have to see real reform, to openly
discuss
solutions to the mental illness epidemic that destroys families
regardless of socio-economic status, is to elect Ted Cruz as our next
President."
Cathy Costello is the widow of former Oklahoma Labor Commissioner Mark
Costello. They were married almost 34 years. Mark Costello was
tragically murdered by his mentally ill son in August of 2015. Since
that tragedy, Cathy Costello has dedicated herself to breaking down
mental illness stigmas and encouraging lawmakers to address mental
illness as a serious political and economic issue.
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