ATLANTA (July 10, 2012) – Sen. Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) has been named a recipient of the American Conservative Union’s Defender of Liberty award. His strong support of bills based on conservative principles during the 2012 legislative session earned Sen. Rogers the distinction as one of Georgia’s most conservative legislators. Sen. Rogers received a perfect score of 100 percent and was recognized during a reception today at the Georgia State Capitol. This is the first year the Georgia General Assembly was rated by the American Conservative Union.
“The American Conservative Union has long been one of America’s premier conservative policy organizations, standing for the preservation of our country’s core values, including a limited government, free markets, personal liberty and a strong defense. It is an honor to be recognized as a lawmaker dedicated to upholding those same principles,” said Sen. Rogers. “The success of our state is dependent on these ideals, and I will continue to fight for legislation that promotes economic growth within the bounds of our Constitution.”
In 2011, the American Conservative Union issued inaugural ratings of state legislators in five states, based on the organization’s previous Ratings of Congress. This year, the American Conservative Union will release ratings based on the votes on conservative issues by state legislators in 15 states. The American Conservative Union tracks a wide range of issues before state legislatures to determine which issues and votes serve as a clear litmus test for conservative issues.
“I am proud to present the inaugural Georgia ACU awards today to those conservative state Senators who continue to fight for fiscal responsibility, the rights of the unborn and the Second Amendment,” said Al Cardenas, Chairman of the American Conservative Union.
Founded in 1964, the American Conservative Union represents the views of Americans who are concerned with economic growth through lower taxes and reduced government spending and the issues of liberty, personal responsibility, traditional values and national security.
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Sen. Chip Rogers serves as Senate Majority Leader. He represents the 21st Senate District, which includes portions of Cherokee and Cobb counties. He can be reached at 404.463.1378 or by email at chip.rogers@senate.ga.gov.