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FOXX RECOGNIZED BY FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL
Washington, DC,
November 3, 2006
Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05) was recognized as a “True Blue” member of Congress by the Family Research Council for her voting record and unwavering support of family values.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05) was recognized as a “True Blue” member of Congress by the Family Research Council for her voting record and unwavering support of family values. Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council stated, “I applaud these members for pursuing the mandate given by the values voters in the last election. Values voters should be encouraged by these members who have shown a commitment to protecting and strengthening the family.” When Congresswoman Foxx received the “True Blue” award, she remarked, “It is an honor to be recognized for my work in Congress to preserve traditional family values. I have pledged to the residents of the 5th District I will always vote in favor of family values, and I intend to keep that pledge. I am humbled that my work has been acknowledged by the Family Research Council, and I am grateful this Republican led Congress has voted to uphold these values. I firmly believe these values must be protected and cherished, as they exemplify the best in America and how they have made this the great nation it is today.” The “True Blue” award is given biannually to members of Congress who voted on legislation to uphold family values, such as the Pledge Protection act; The Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act; Public Expression of Religion Act and The Marriage Protection Amendment. Other criteria were to vote against destroying embryos for scientific research purposes and to vote against the use of taxpayer dollars to provide abortions on military bases. ### |