State Sen. Charlie Bethel, R-Dalton, was named a recipient of the American Conservative Union’s Defender of Liberty award, notably for his strong support of bills based on conservative principles during the 2012 legislative session.
Bethel received a perfect score of 100 percent and was recognized during a reception on July 10 at the Capitol in Atlanta. This is the first year the Georgia General Assembly was rated by the American Conservative Union.
“The American Conservative Union represents the core principles that are the foundation of our nation — free markets, limited government and the preservation of our individual liberties. I am honored by this recognition by one of the longest standing and most respected conservative organizations in our nation,” said Bethel.
In 2011, the American Conservative Union issued inaugural ratings of state legislators in five states, based on the organization’s previous Ratings of Congress. This year, the American Conservative Union will release ratings based on the votes on conservative issues by state legislators in 15 states. The American Conservative Union tracks a wide range of issues before state legislatures to determine which issues and votes serve as a clear litmus test for conservative issues.
“I am proud to present the inaugural Georgia ACU awards to those conservative state senators who continue to fight for fiscal responsibility, the rights of the unborn and the Second Amendment,” said Al Cardenas, chairman of the American Conservative Union.
Founded in 1964, the American Conservative Union represents the views of Americans who are concerned with economic growth through lower taxes and reduced government spending and the issues of liberty, personal responsibility, traditional values and national security.
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July 12, 2012
Bethel earns perfect score from American Conservative Union
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Police and Fire Games: Dalton firefighter snags second place
Mason Martin, back right, cheers on his mother, Serena Martin, an officer with the Dalton Police Department, as she pushes a patrol car as part of an obstacle course to determine the “Toughest Overall” during the Georgia Police and Fire Games on Monday at the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Department’s firing range. (Misty Watson/The Daily Citizen)
A seasoned Dalton firefighter placed second in the Toughest Overall Competitor event at the Police and Fire Games in Dalton on Monday.
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