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Sen. Hollingsworth Named SCI State Legislator of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 18, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Dennis Hollingsworth (R-California) has been selected as Safari Club International’s State Legislator of the Year.
This award exemplifies leadership and vision on the state level on behalf of sportsmen and women and for the promotion of sound wildlife legislation. The award will be given out Friday, May 18 in Washington, D.C. during SCI’s May Board meeting.
Sen. Hollingsworth has been a staunch, consistent advocate for the Second Amendment and the rights of outdoorsmen in the California legislature since he was first elected to the Assembly in the year 2000. Senator Hollingsworth helped create the California Legislature Outdoor Sporting Caucus, a bi-partisan, bicameral organization, modeled after the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus in Washington, D.C., to promote outdoor pursuits by presenting a strong, unified voice in Sacramento. He currently serves as Co-Chairman.
Merle Shepard, Chairman of SCI’s Governmental Affairs Committee said “Sen. Hollingsworth is arguably the premier defender of hunting, fishing, and shooting sports in the Golden State. We truly appreciate his vigilance on behalf of all sportsmen and women.”
Contact:
Ken Schwartz
SCI Governmental Affairs and Communications Manager
(202) 543-8733
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