ENDORSEMENTS
Sheriff Arnold Zwicke
Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office
"I am proud to endorse Republican Candidate Joshua Ray for the office of Guadalupe County Sheriff. I believe Chief Deputy Ray's past 23 years of experience and training working in law enforcement qualifies him to run for the office of Sheriff. I first met Joshua in 2009 when he was assigned to Guadalupe County as a State Trooper. He later became a Texas Ranger and worked side by side with Investigators of the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office. Most importantly, I have had the honor to work with Joshua as my Chief Deputy for the past 14 months. I believe he has the training and experience needed to take the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office to the next level. Guadalupe County is a fast growing county and will require the next sheriff to be able to step in and get the job done on day one and I am confident he is the man for the job. Please join me in voting for Joshua Ray as the next Sheriff of Guadalupe County."
Sheriff Gary Cutler
Hays County Sheriff’s Office
"I am writing this letter to formally endorse Guadalupe County Chief Deputy Joshua Ray for Guadalupe County Sheriff. Having over 44 years of experience working at the Sheriff's Office, with the past 13 years as the Sheriff of Hays County, I understand what character traits are needed to lead a Sheriff's Office through challenging times. Chief Ray brings valuable experience, integrity, vision, and leadership skills that are invaluable to a law enforcement agency. I will be proud to stand next to Chief Ray as the next Sheriff of Guadalupe County."
Chief Chance Collins
Texas Ranger, Ret.
"During my tenure as Chief of the Texas Rangers I had the privilege to work with Josh Ray. I witnessed his commitment to the citizens of Texas everyday. Josh always does what is right, has an unmatched work ethic, and is fierce at seeking justice for all who have become the victims of crime. Josh Ray represents the core values we expect in our law enforcement officials and I am placing my full support behind him for Sheriff of Guadalupe County."
Major Jeffrey Collins
Texas Ranger, Ret.
“As Joshua Ray's first Company Commander in the Texas Rangers I know from personal experience the wealth of experience he brings with him as he runs for Guadalupe County Sheriff. The attributes that informed my decision to promote him into the Texas Ranger Division were proven true as he donned the coveted Cinco Peso performed his duties as a Ranger in such a way as to uphold and add to the 200 year legacy of the Texas Rangers. Josh is a family man whose instinct towards public service is driven by his deep faith. The character and integrity demonstrated by Josh were instilled in him at a young age, and his work ethic and never back down attitude were forged in him during his time as a United States Marine. All these characteristics were then refined and honed towards public service during the 22 years Josh spent with the Texas Department of Public Safety where he embodied the motto - Courtesy - Service - Protection. Josh brings with him a wealth of experience in every aspect of Law Enforcement as he spent time as a Highway Patrolman, an investigator with the Criminal Investigative Division of the Department, and finally as a Texas Ranger. Josh understands the importance of keeping officers educated in current law, current tactics, and the use of new technology to help protect the public and to bring justice to the victims of crime. Guadalupe County has been blessed with strong leadership at the Sheriff's Office for decades; Josh's leadership will insure the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office honors and builds on the legacy the citizens of Guadalupe County have come to rely on to protect and serve them. It is with great pride that I endorse Joshua Ray for Guadalupe County Sheriff.”
Lt. Col. Randall Prince, Ret.
DPS & Texas Ranger Chief, Ret.
"I strongly recommend Joshua Ray for Sheriff of Guadalupe County. I make this recommendation based upon my personal and professional relationship with Josh and my knowledge of his honesty, devotion to duty, and courage in wisdom to promote public safety. His fair approach to all, and the broad scope of law enforcement disciplines reflects in his strength of character. I have worked with Josh while he served within the Department of Public Safety and Texas Rangers and came to know him in depth. As his supervisor, I experienced the benefit of his work ethic, moral concern for the citizens of this great State, and his professional demeanor in the most trying of circumstances.
Joshua Ray demonstrates strong character and ethics in every aspect of his life. I consider it a privilege to be affiliated with Josh and provide this recommendation for his election to the office of Sheriff for Guadalupe County, Texas."