The Alabama Forestry Association on Monday announced its endorsement of Republican Kenneth Paschal in the special general election in House District 73, which covers a portion of Shelby County.

Paschal is a 21-year U.S. Army veteran and has lived in Shelby County for the past 14 years. He is a member of the Shelby County GOP Executive Committee.

“We are proud to endorse Kenneth Paschal for House District 73,” stated Alabama Forestry Association President Chris Isaacson. “He served our country honorably for more than two decades and we are convinced that he will continue to fight to protect the freedoms we enjoy and will be a strong voice for conservative values in the state legislature.”

Paschal’s platform includes respecting the U.S. Constitution, economic development, limited government and protecting Alabama’s children. He also strongly supports private property rights and low taxes, per a release from the Alabama Forestry Association.

“I’m very thankful to receive the endorsement of ForestPAC,” Paschal said in a statement. “Forestry is a very important industry in Alabama. It employs thousands of people across Alabama, including many in Shelby County. I appreciate ForestPAC’s support.”

The Republican nominee will face Democratic candidate Sheridan Black in a special election on July 13.

Sean Ross is the editor of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @sean_yhn