Obama Volunteer Office Opening This Saturday in Houston

As a public service to those of us Democrats who are interested in the Barack Obama campaign, today we have received from the Barack Obama for President Campaign news of the grand opening of their Houston Area volunteer headquarters, two days after Super Tuesday. Now that was fast, wasn't it? Check out their press release below. Some of the information below can also be found at the campaign website, here.

Grand Opening: Houston for Obama Volunteer Office

Place 2520 Southmore

Time 10:00 A.M.

Date February 9, 2008

Join us for the Grand Opening of the Houston for Obama Volunteer Office. Houston for Obama is chargedwith energizing the Houston region’s electorate in support of Senator Barack Obama’s Presidential Campaign. As a grassroots volunteer organization, Houston for Obama regularly participates in activities to identify and encourage potential voters, increase awareness of Senator Obama’s positions, and provide a unified presence of support for Senator Obama’s candidacy.

On the heels of Super Tuesday, where no clear victor for the Democratic nominee has emerged, the Texas primary will have a significant impact on the nomination. Houston for Obama is ready to respond by escalating their efforts in Houston.

The Grand Opening of the Houston for Obama Volunteer Office will take place this weekend. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Supporters will learn about volunteer opportunities to help Houston’s grassroots movement in advocacy of Senator Obama’s campaign for the Presidential nomination. The Grand Opening will be emceed by Speaker Pro Tempore of the Texas House of Representatives, Sylvester Turner. In attendance will also be Texas State Representative Alma Allen, Precinct Judge Clara Caldwell, and former City Councilwoman Ada Edwards. The rally will feature a performance by the Yates High School Band. Following the Grand Opening, volunteers will begin canvassing their support in neighborhoods all over Houston.

The leadership of Houston has shown tremendous support for Senator Obama. The following elected officials have endorsed Senator Obama’s candidacy for President: U.S. Congressman Al Green, Texas State Sentor Rodney Ellis, Texas State Representative Alma Allen, Texas State Representative Garnet Coleman, Texas State Representative Senfronia Thompson, Houston City Councilman Peter Brown, Houston City Councilman Jarvis Johnson, At‐Large Houston city Councilman Ron Green, former City Councilwoman Ada Edwards, and Precinct Judge Clara Caldwell.

Join Houston for Obama in getting Fired Up, and Ready To Go! at the Grand Opening of the Volunteer Office on Saturday, February 9th, 10am, 2520 Southmore.

This should be a memorable event. Here is a map to the volunteer office for the future, and also in case you want to join in the celebration as the Obama campaign comes home to Texas.