Michigan First Lady Michelle Engler Endorses Mitt Romney

Dec 17, 2007 -- Boston, MA – Today, former Michigan First Lady Michelle Engler announced her endorsement of Governor Mitt Romney. Michelle Engler served for nine years as the founding Chair of the Michigan Community Service Commission and serves on the board of America's Promise.

Michelle Engler will serve as Honorary Michigan Chair of Women for Mitt.

Background On First Lady Michelle Engler:

Michigan First Lady Michelle Engler Has Served For Nine Years As The Founding Chair Of The Michigan Community Service Commission. Married to Governor John Engler, she is a lawyer and member of the Michigan and Texas State Bar Associations. Appointed by Colin Powell, Michelle Engler serves on the board of America's Promise- the Alliance for Youth. She also serves on the board of directors of the Connect Michigan Alliance and the national Points of Light Foundation. In 2002, Habitat for Humanity of Michigan awarded her and Governor Engler the honor of 'Public Leader of the Year.' Michelle Engler has also received the Karmanos Cancer Institute's Award for Leadership, the Salvation Army of Detroit's Other Award, and the prestigious William Booth Award from the Grand Rapids Chapter. In 2001, President George W. Bush appointed Michelle Engler to the Federal Home Mortgage Corporation and was re-appointed in 2002. John and Michelle Engler are the proud parents of teenage triplets Hannah, Madeline and Maggy.

Source: Mitt Romney campaign