Rep. Mark Hargrove, R-Covington, was given the Cornerstone Award by the Association of Washington Business (AWB) for his support of business-friendly legislation throughout the 2010 and 2011 legislative sessions.
AWB gives the award to legislators who vote for business-friendly legislation and vote against legislation that would further erode the state’s competitiveness.
In 2011, 53 legislators received Cornerstone awards from AWB; 12 Senators and 41 Representatives.
The group is comprised of statewide employers, including Boeing.
“It was an honor to be recognized for doing what we all know is the right thing in this economy – fostering a business climate that allows for job creation,” Hargrove said in a press release statement. “There are so many people unemployed and underemployed that I know a big part of my job is working to get people back to work.”
“Last year was an important legislative year for Washington’s economy,” said Gary Chandler, AWB vice president of government affairs. “We appreciate Rep. Hargrove’s leadership on these issues and his commitment to creating the right conditions for employers and free enterprise to succeed in Washington state.”
