--The Family Foundation Action's 2009 General Assembly Report Card Released--
Family Foundation Action recently released its 2009 General Assembly report card. Delegate Christopher K. Peace(R-Mechanicsville) was pleased to receive a score of 100 on the legislativecreport which informs citizens on key votes taken by the General Assembly during the 2008 and 2009 sessions.
The report card is a way for citizens to gauge which legislators share their particular values and which do not. A number of local Delegates also received scores of 100 including, Del. Frank Hargrove (R-Hanover), Del. Bobby Orrock (R-Caroline), Del. Bill Janis (R-Henrico), Del. John O'Bannon (R-Henrico) and Del. Jimmie Massie (R-Henrico).
The only members of the Virginia Senate receiving a score of 100 are: Senator Steve Martin (R-Chesterfield), Senator Steve Newman (R-Forest), Senator Mark Obenshain (R-Harrisonburg) and Senator Ralph Smith (R-Roanoke). Sen. Ryan McDougle (R-Hanover) earned an 89.
Delegate Peace states, "I was elected to represent the principles of the citizens of the 97th District; I am proud to have a legislative record which protects the principles of life, marriage, parental authority, constitutional government, and religious liberty. It is vital to carefully consider any vote on measures which may substantially benefit or harm the families of Virginia."
According to their website, the mission of The Family Foundation Action is to protect families and promote responsible citizenship by giving Virginians the tools they need to hold their elected officials accountable. The Family Foundation Action is not a PAC and cannot endorse candidates. The Family Foundation Action plans to distribute 100,000 Report Cards throughout Virginia in the coming months, double the number from the 2007 distribution. For more information on how to receive action alert e-mails visit http://www.familyfoundation.org