Representing North Carolina¡¦s Ninth District                                                                        

MYRICK WINS FRC¡¦S ¡§TRUE BLUE¡¨ AWARD FOR CONSISTENT SUPPORT OF FAMILY VALUES

(Washington, D.C.) ¡V Congresswoman Sue Myrick (R-NC) has been recognized as a ¡§True Blue¡¨ Member of Congress by the Family Research Council (FRC) for her unwavering commitment to the family. 

The award honors US Representatives who have exhibited extraordinary leadership and commitment to the defense of family, faith, and freedom, according to FRC¡¦s new scorecard covering House votes during the 1st session of the 109th Congress. Recipients of the award voted consistently for pro-life and pro-family issues.

These votes included:
„Ï Repeal of Faith-Based Provisions in Job Training Improvement Act
„Ï Death Tax Penalty Permanency Act
„Ï Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act
„Ï Embryonic Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act
„Ï Federal Hate Crimes Amendment
„Ï Protection of Display of 10 Commandments
„Ï Henry J. Hyde United Nations Reform Act of 2005
„Ï Constitutional Amendment to Prohibit Flag Desecration
„Ï Prevent Enforcement of Kelo Eminent Domain Ruling

¡§Sue Myrick has been a consistent, stalwart, ally of American families,¡¨ said FRC President Tony Perkins.  ¡§She is to be commended for supporting public policy that values human life, protects our religious liberties, and upholds the institutions of marriage and the family.¡¨

To order a copy of the Vote Scorecard, visit FRC¡¦s  website at www.frc.org 

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