RICHMOND — The Virginia League of Conservation Voters (VALCV) today announced that Delegate David Englin (D-45) has been named a “Legislative Hero” for his work on environmental issues during his freshman General Assembly session this year.
“Our Legislative Heroes show special dedication to conservation priorities,” said Lisa Guthrie, Executive Director of the Virginia League. “These legislators deserve a special show of support for their hard work and dedication to environment.”
“I’m proud to vote strong with Virginia’s advocates for conservation and environmental protection,” said Englin. “I want my son to be able to breathe clean air, drink clean water, eat the fish he catches, and grow up healthy and strong in a world free from the threat of global warming and destructive climate change. Policies that protect clean air and clean water, conserve natural resources and habitats, and promote clean, renewable energy sources are critical investments in the future health and safety of our communities and our country.”
VALCV delivered the good news through the release of the 7th Edition of the Legislative Conservation Scorecard announcing the conservation voting records of state legislators. This publication rates individual legislators on a series of important conservation votes cast during the 2006 General Assembly session. It also presents a total of each legislator’s conservation votes from 2000 when VALCV was formed through the 2006 session with the percentage of “right” votes on conservation issues.
“The Virginia League of Conservation Voters is committed to providing an accountability tool for environmentally concerned voters in the form of an annual Legislative Conservation Scorecard,” said Guthrie.
“I have always been personally committed to the conservation and the environment, but this demonstrates that my commitment extends beyond my personal choices to the policies I support and fight for on behalf of my constituents and my community,” said Englin. “It’s easy to talk the talk on ‘mom and apple pie’ issues like clean air and clean water and conservation. I appreciate the conservation community recognizing that I try hard to walk the walk.”
The Virginia League of Conservation Voters serves as the nonpartisan political action arm of the state’s conservation community. Its mission is to preserve and enhance the quality of life of all Virginians by making conservation a top priority with Virginia’s elected officials, political candidates, and voters.
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