| For Immediate Release September 25, 2009 |
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REPRESENTATIVE MIKE PENCE RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS NRB
FAITH AND FREEDOM AWARD
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Manassas, VA – Congressman Mike Pence, who represents the 6th district of Indiana and serves as the Chairman of the House Republican Conference, received the prestigious National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Faith & Freedom Award during a ceremony at the Capitol Hill Media Summit held at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, Maryland on September 24th.
NRB President & CEO Dr. Frank Wright said, “Rep. Mike Pence represents the finest American tradition of citizen legislators. His background in the real world of American enterprise, coupled with his principled and faith-based Christian commitment, give Mr. Pence a thoroughly constitutional perspective on the role, responsibilities, and limitations of government.”
Congressman Pence was first elected to Congress in 2000 and was most recently elected to a fifth term in November 2008. He also was elected unanimously by House Republicans to serve as House Republican Conference Chairman in November 2008.
Congressman Pence began his career in radio broadcasting in 1992 and two years later, Network Indiana syndicated his show throughout the state of Indiana. "The Mike Pence Show" aired Monday through Friday on 18 stations.
Congressman Pence describes himself as "a Christian, a conservative and a Republican, in that order."
About the Award
NRB annually presents the Faith & Freedom Award to a stalwart defender of religious liberty. Previous recipients include U.S. Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS) and Alan Sears, Esq. (President/CEO & General Counsel of the Alliance Defense Fund). NRB presents the Faith & Freedom award as the capstone of its Capitol Hill Media Summit, the annual meeting of the NRB President’s Council.
About NRB
The National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) is a non-partisan, international association of Christian communicators whose member organizations represent millions of listeners, viewers, and readers. Our mission is to keep the doors of electronic media open for the spread of the Gospel. In addition to promoting standards of excellence, integrity, and accountability, NRB provides networking, educational, ministry, and fellowship opportunities for its members. Learn more at www.nrb.org.
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