On July 14, Washington Conservation Voters named Washington State Representative John McCoy as Legislator of the Year for "his outstanding environmental leadership during the 2009 Legislative Session."
“It is such a high honor to receive this award from Washington Conservation Voters,” said Rep. McCoy. “I’m humbled to be in the company of fellow activists and community organizers who champion the best interests of our families, our towns, and our society as a whole.”
John McCoy represents the 38th Legislative District of Washington, which includes the Tulalip, Marysville and Everett communities of Snohomish County. Elected in 2002, he is the Chair of the Technology, Energy and Communications Committee. He serves as the Chair of the National Caucus of Native American State Legislators (NCNASL) and is an active member on the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Environmental Management Roundtable.
To read the Press Release in its entirety, visit the Washington Conservation Voters