In a ceremony in his office this morning, NETWORK, A Catholic Social Justice Lobby, honored Congressman José E. Serrano for his 100 percent vote rating on their issues. They noted that out of 435 Members of the House of Representatives only 36 received this rating for the first session of the 110th Congress.
“I was honored to receive this award, because it highlights my personal commitment to social justice,” Serrano said. “One of the main teachings of the Catholic Church on which I have relied in my 34 years in public office is that we must be guardians of the less fortunate and the downtrodden. The good people at NETWORK mentioned that some of the votes they scored were ‘hard votes,’ but I felt that while some may have been politically difficult; in terms of social conscience, they were easy choices. I commend NETWORK for the work they do to highlight these vital issues, and to remind us politicians that there is far more than just a political calculation when we vote.”
Sister Simone Campbell, SSS, NETWORK Director, stated, “NETWORK congratulates Representative Serrano for maintaining a principled commitment to just government policies and programs. By supporting efforts for affordable housing, adequate nutrition, fair and just tax policy, and ethical agreements Representative Serrano has earned the appreciation and respect of the faith-based social justice community.”
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