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"Tom Wilder is a strong fiscal conservative and able administrator
who has done a great job for Tarrant County. He's a friend of mine
and I encourage your vote for him." - Endorsement
from then Governor George Bush, 1998
"Tom Wilder, who was a Republican before it was fashionable, has
aggressively worked to modernize the district clerk's office, which
is central to the management of the paperwork and computer operations
necessary for the judicial system at the district court level. Wilder
has pushed for better systems and encouraged electronic document-handling
as well as better public electronic access to the documents...he
has operated his department well." - Fort
Worth Star-Telegram, Editorial Endorsement Comment, GOP Primary
Election 2002
"I can't give a stronger endorsement than for my friend Tom
Wilder: Tom has time and time again advocated for a more effective
and efficient government. His work as Tarrant County District Clerk
has benefitted thousands of Texas taxpayers with his honesty and
common sense approach to management. Tom and I have worked together
for many years, and I am proud to ask you to join me in endorsing
his re-election as Tarrant County District Clerk" - Endorsement
from House Majority Leader Dick Armey, 2002
"Tom has been a force for positive change in our county for
over twenty years. He has shown substantial leadership ability and
a dedication to service which has been recognized many times."
- Kim Brimer, State Representative, Arlington,
1998
"I know Tom Wilder will be an excellent public servant for
the people of Tarrant County in the position of District Clerk because
he has been an excellent public servant for the people of Tarrant
County in the past in many other positions - civic leader, Republican
Party leader and business leader. He has helped me in my past campaigns,
and I am proud to give him my complete support in his present campaign
to be district clerk." - Congressman
Joe Barton, 1998
 "My
husband has spent many hours of his time in service to our community.
I have seen how hard he works and how diligent he is where duty
and responsibility are concerned. He has still managed to be a good
father and husband and I am proud to recommend him to the voters
for District Clerk." - Charlene Wilder
"It
is my pleasure to endorse Tom Wilder in his re-election for Tarrant
County District Clerk. Tom is an excellent leader and role model
in our community. I have been especially impressed with Tom's ability
to reduce bureaucracy, and costs, in the District Clerk's office.
The fact is that our community has come to rely on his skills and
experience. I look forward to celebrating Tom's re-election." -
Endorsement from Congresswoman Kay Granger
"Tom is a community leader, a businessman, and a proud husband
and father. He has served our community well over the years, taking
care of those in need. We can count on Tom to keep our court costs
low. He has the know-how to help us get the maximum bang for each
tax buck. Aside from being a great district clerk, getting the results
we need, Tom also happens to be one heck of a nice guy." -
Tarrant County Judge Tom Vandergriff
"Tom Wilder has modernized the Tarrant County District Clerk's
office to the benefit of the taxpayer and those who must access
the courts. He is also active in the legislative process and I value
his advice. I recommend him for re-election." - State
Senator Chris Harris, 2001-2002 Endorsement
"Wilder's strength is in his political adeptness and his interest
in and grasp of political and governmental processes." - Fort
Worth Star-Telegram, Editorial Endorsement Comment, February 19,
1994
"In law school, more than one wise professor told me to "get
to know the court clerks and other 'behind the scenes people' at
the courthouse, you will find their knowledge and helpfulness to
be invaluable to a successful legal practice," No truer words
can be spoken of Tarrant County District Clerk Wilder. I have known
Tom Wilder for the past six years - almost my entire career as a
Tarrant County young lawyer. In that time, I have personally witnessed
Tom's commitment to providing excellent customer service to attorneys,
litigants, and the public who frequent the District Clerk's Office
while continuing his seven year record of having the lowest cost
per court of the five largest district clerk's offices in the State.
But most important to my practice as a Tarrant County young lawyer,
Tom Wilder is always available to help find a solution to a difficult
problem or simply to spend some time sharing his knowledge of the
Tarrant County District Courts system."
- Debra Dupont, Past President of the Tarrant County Young Lawyers,
June 4, 2001
"It has been brought to my attention that the Tarrant County District
Clerk's Office now has the lowest cost per court of any large, urban
county in Texas. This
does not surprise me because first term Republican District Clerk
Tom Wilder is a strong fiscal conservative.
Tom Wilder is
a conservative who walks the line and talks the talk eliminating
bureaucratic red tape and saving the taxpayers' money with his modern
and common sense administration of the Tarrant County District Court
system.
Tom's office
has streamlined the filing of over 40,000 new cases filed every
year in the Civil, Family and Criminal District Courts of Tarrant
County as well as the maintenance of hundreds of thousands of Tarrant
County's disposed case records.
Because of Tom's
exemplary first term record and because he and his wife, Charlene,
are good friends of mine and Wendy's, I am proud to ask you to join
with me in endorsing and supporting his reelection as Tarrant County
District Clerk. Tom Wilder has earned a second term as your District
Clerk." - United States Senator Phil
Gramm, 1998
"Tom Wilder has the conservative philosophy, business experience
and knowledge of how our government works that will allow him to
well serve the people of Tarrant County as District Clerk."
- June Garrison, Former County Tax assessor
- Collector, 1998
"I
believe we should encourage people like Tom Wilder to run for office.
I've seen Tom treat other people's money with the same respect as
his own. As a taxpayer, I want someone who will take that same attitude
with public funds." - Paul Rowntree, Hurst
Chairman of the Board of the Bank Holding Company, 1998
"Winning county-wide offices is important to the viability
of the Republican party. Choosing qualified candidates in the Primary
who can run strong campaigns in November reinforces the whole ticket.
Tom Wilder can do this as our nominee for District Clerk."
- Fran Chiles, Republican National Committee,
1980-1988.
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