ATLANTA— State Representative Ben Harbin (R-Evans) received the Conservative All-Stars of the Georgia General Assembly ACU Conservative Award from the American Conservative Union (ACU) at the NCSL Legislative Summit on Tuesday, August 13, 2013.
“I am honored to be recognized as a conservative all-star in the state of Georgia,” said Rep. Harbin. “Through my position in the Georgia House of Representatives, I strive to further represent my constituents in the truest way possible.”
Rep. Harbin was recognized for his score of 89 percent on the ACU 2013 State Legislative Rankings. This ranking is based on the consistency of his votes and support for key conservative principles on a wide range of issues during the 2013 Legislative Session. The ACU rating system has become the conservative standard for voters seeking more information on their representatives’ records throughout 20 different states.
ACU is the oldest and largest grassroots conservative organization in the nation. For more than forty years, ACU has serves as an umbrella organization harnessing collective strengths of conservative organizations fighting for Americans who are concerned with liberty, personal responsibility, traditional values, and strong national defense. As America’s premier conservative voice, ACU is the leading entity in providing conservative positions on issues to Congress, the Executive Branch, State Legislatures, the media political candidates, and the public.
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Representative Ben Harbin represents the citizens of District 122, which includes portions of Columbia County. He was elected into the House of Representatives in 1994, and currently serves as the Vice Chairman on the Appropriations Committee. He also serves on the Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications, Insurance, and Ways & Means committees.
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