Washington January 30, 2008 - At a reception this week on Capitol Hill, Third District Representative Walter B. Jones (R-NC) was once again recognized as a “True Blue” Member of Congress by Family Research Council (FRC) Action and Focus on the Family Action for his unwavering commitment to families, faith and life. Congressman Jones received the honor for the eighth consecutive year since its inception in 2000.
“I am extremely honored by this recognition,” Jones said. “I’m privileged to serve the people of the Third District and grateful for the opportunity to work for the protection and promotion of traditional family values. I thank everyone at the Family Research Council and Focus on the Family for their efforts to protect the American family. I pledge to continue to make family issues a top priority while I am serving in Congress.”
The award honors Members of Congress who have exhibited extraordinary leadership and commitment to the defense of family, faith, and freedom, according to FRC Action’s new scorecard covering House and Senate votes during the 1st session of the 110th Congress. Recipients of the award voted consistently for pro-life and pro-family issues.
“The Members of the 110th Congress who received this award have been consistent, stalwart allies of American families,” said FRC Action President Tony Perkins. “These Members are to be commended for supporting public policy that values human life, protects our religious liberties, and upholds the institutions of marriage and the family.”
“I applaud these Members for defending pro-family and pro-life policies that have been under attack this past year. Values voters should be encouraged by these Members who have shown a commitment to protecting and strengthening the family,” Perkins said.
Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008
by Walter Jones for Congress Committee