State Representative William D. Snyder Recognized by the American Conservative Union as a 2011 "Defender of Liberty"

Stuart, FL, November 19, 2011 --(PR.com)-- As part of the American Conservative Union’s first-ever rating for the Florida Legislature, Representative William Snyder (R-Stuart) was honored on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, by ACU Chairman Al Cardenas as a 2011 “Defender of Liberty” for championing issues important to conservatives.

"On behalf of the American Conservative Union, I am pleased to present our 2011 State Legislative Ratings for members of the Florida Legislature,” said Chairman Cardenas. “Just as we hold every member of Congress accountable for his or her voting record on the most important issues facing our nation, the ACU will ensure voters in Florida have access to the latest information on their state representatives’ conservative credentials.”

The “Defender of Liberty” award recognizes a perfect 100 percent score on ACU's ratings for the Florida State legislature. Additionally, it reflects outstanding support of conservative principles on a wide range of issues during the 2011 session.

Founded in 1964, ACU 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. The ACU Ratings of Congress have been the definitive guide for decades on where Members of Congress stand on conservative issues. Published by the ACUF, it provides the public and the news media a yearly score for each Member of the United States House and Senate.

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