Aug. 29, 2012
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NEW YORK --- The New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV), which works to make environmental sustainability a top political and policy priority in New York State, has announced its endorsement of Cecilia Tkaczyk for the 46th State Senate seat.
Cecilia Tkaczyk with veteran and budding environmentalists in the Capital Region."Cecilia Tkaczyk has been a vocal advocate in her stance to protect our environment and the health and safety of all New Yorkers," said NYLCV President Marcia Bystryn. "We are proud to support Cecilia Tkaczyk for State Senate and look forward to working with her as she creates sound environmental policies that will protect our land, air and water."
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Cecilia is a strong advocate for economic development by empowering our communities to protect their air and drinking water from pollution. As a proponent of clean energy, she supports legislation that will jumpstart this industry and create much-needed jobs. Safeguarding public health is among her top priorities, and Cecilia supports legislation to prevent toxic chemicals in children's products.
"I am thrilled and honored to receive the endorsement of the New York League of Conservation Voters," Cecilia Tkaczyk said. "Growing up on a dairy farm and now an owner of my own family farm, I understand the importance of protecting our natural resources now and for future generations. I look forward to working with the environmental community as we continue the fight to protect our state's vitally important natural resources."
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The New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) was founded in 1989 as a nonpartisan, policy making and political action organization that works to make environmental protection a top priority with elected officials, decision makers, and voters by evaluating incumbent performance and endorsing and electing environmental leaders to office in New York State.