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Rep. Barbara Lisk Recognized by AWB for Support of Business Issues |
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Written On: September 4, 2000 |
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OLYMPIA – Rep. Barbara Lisk, R-Zillah, has been chosen by the Association of Washington Business (AWB) to receive its 2000 Matson Award, honoring the legislator who has consistently supported issues of importance to the business community. The award will be presented September 28 at AWB’s 2000 Policy Summit at the Inn at Semi-ah-moo near Blaine.
The Matson Award is named in honor of the late Sen. Jim Matson, R-Selah, who was a veteran state legislator and member of the Association of Washington Business. Matson, who owned and operated Matson Fruit Company in Selah, served on the association’s Executive Committee during the 1970s and 1980s.
Lisk, who is in her fifth term in Washington’s House of Representatives, has been an ardent supporter of business and agriculture in Washington, says AWB President Don Brunell. "Not only does she have a near perfect voting record on business issues, but she has lead many efforts on behalf of employers and farmers."
As a legislator, Lisk has risen to the position of Republican leader in the House — the second most powerful position next to the speaker.
"She has used her power effectively and judiciously and has been a leader in forging compromises with Democrats, the Senate and the Governor’s office," Brunell says.
Lisk has sponsored a wide variety of legislation ranging from criminal justice to property tax relief. During the 2000 Legislative session, she was sponsored bills which would make it easier for the state to contract out for services and require voter approval of state tax increases.
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