Memphis, TN, January 6, 2006: Mark White, business owner and political party activist has entered the Congressional Race for District 9. Mark, who is the 2nd Vice Chair for Shelby County Republican Party, says he is entering the race to give the Voters of District 9 a choice. Whether Democrat or Republican; we all need the same thing, safe streets, good jobs and better schools.

Mark wants to build his platform by representing the good in all of us and not on what our differences are. Mark believes that our constitution and laws are based on moral values and those values must be protected.

Mark’s business and community involvement include:

1. Co-Owner of “Grand Events & Party Rentals” – which has 80 employees and sales of over 5 million dollars.

2. Chairman of “National Federation of Independent Business – Memphis Action Council”.

3. Second Vice Chair of the Shelby County Republican Party.

4. Serves on the board of: “Small Business Chamber”, “National Foundation for Transplants” (NFT) and the “Collierville Chamber of Commerce”.

5. Director of the Panama Missions Student Scholarship Program.

6. Vice President of the Greentrees Neighborhood Association.

Mark White has been married to Kathy for 25 years and has one daughter and two grandsons. Mark, has lived in Memphis since 1966 and Graduated from Memphis State University in 1974. Mark attends Highland St. Church of Christ.

For More information you may reach Mark White at (901) 259-3033.