Rob Curnock, Republican candidate for Congress in District 17, will be in Johnson County to celebrate Burleson Founder’s Day, from 9 am – 6 pm Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in Old Town Burleson.

“Burleson has a long history that dates back to 1881,” Curnock said. “It is an honor to celebrate that heritage with fellow Central Texans, for a town named after Dr. Rufus Burleson, a long-time president of my alma mater, Baylor University.”

Volunteers interested in participating should contact volunteer director Kim Kimble at volunteer@robcurnockforconress.com.

Curnock, the 2008 Republican candidate for Congress in District 17, came within a few percentage points of upsetting a longtime liberal Democrat congressman, who outspent the Republican by almost $2 million in the race. Curnock’s 2010 campaign is already well underway, buoyed by wide support from grassroots volunteers across the District.

For more information about Burleson Founder’s Day, visit the City of Burleson Founder’s Day page.