Press Release

July 21, 2008

www.taylorforpa.com

Taylor called “environmental hero” by PennEnvironment

Philadelphia – Today PennEnvironment recognized State Rep Rick Taylor (Montgomery) and only five of his colleagues from the southeast for standing up for the environment with 100% voting records.  The five other legislators to receive such distinction were Babette Josephs (Phila.), Daylin Leach (Montgomery), Bryan Lentz (Delaware), James Roebuck (Phila.) and Greg Vitali (Delaware).

In accepting the award, Taylor said, “Now more than ever, we need to be conscious of what we are doing with the energy and the environment.”

Taylor continued, “We needed a sound energy policy 30 years ago but because of shortsightedness we are now having to deal with the consequences.  While Big Oil companies are mopping up record profits, we are left with energy prices that are sapping the pocketbooks of every American.”

“PennEnvironment applauds State Representatives Josephs, Leach, Lentz, Roebuck, Rick Taylor and Vitali for being environmental heroes.  They received scores of 100%, consistently voting to protect Pennsylvania’s environment and the public’s health,” said PennEnvironment Director David Mazur.

PennEnvironment is a statewide non-profit, citizen based environmental advocacy organization.  The scorecard and full description of the votes may be found at www.PennEnvironment.org/scorecard.  

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