ATLANTA, June 3, 2010 – The Georgia office of the National Federation of Independent Business has presented state Sen. Jeff Mullis (R-Chickamauga) with its coveted Guardian of Small Business Award.
The Guardian of Small Business Award is the most prestigious honor that NFIB bestows on legislators in recognition of their efforts to support small business issues.
“Sen. Mullis is one of only four sitting state senators who have maintained a 100 percent NFIB voting record for more than five consecutive terms in office,” said David Raynor, state director of NFIB/Georgia, the state’s leading small business association.
“Since he was elected in 2000, Sen. Mullis has stood by NFIB/Georgia on every issue of importance to the small business community,” Raynor said. “As chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, he has worked to ease Georgia’s transportation woes, and he has co-sponsored numerous bills and resolutions over the years designed to help small businesses grow and create jobs.
“Clearly, he understands the important role that small business plays in providing jobs and economic development in the community,” Raynor said.
“Small business is the backbone of our nation and Georgia’s economy. As legislators, we have a duty and responsibility to create the right climate for small business growth and economic prosperity. Allowing the small business sector the room they need will create jobs, stimulate the economy and ensure future stability in the market,” said Mullis. “I’m honored to share this prestigious award with my colleagues and will continue working with NFIB to further Georgia’s small business sector.”
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Sen. Jeff Mullis serves as Chairman of the Transportation Committee. He represents the 53rd Senate district which includes Chattooga, Dade, and Walker counties and portions of Catoosa County. He can be reached at his office in Atlanta at 404.656.0057 or by email at jeff.mullis@senate.ga.gov.
NFIB is the nation’s leading small business association, with offices in Washington, D.C. and all 50 state capitals. Founded in 1943 as a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, NFIB gives small- and independent-business owners a voice in shaping the public policy issues that affect their business. NFIB’s powerful network of grassroots activists sends its views directly to state and federal lawmakers through our unique member-only ballot, thus playing a critical role in supporting America’s free enterprise system. NFIB’s mission is to promote and protect the right of our members to own, operate and grow their businesses. More information about NFIB is available online at www.NFIB.com/newsroom.
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
June 3, 2010
For Information Contact:
David Raynor
david.raynor@nfib.org
404.876.8516
Todd Pack
todd.pack@nfib.org
615.872.8597