The Sportsmen’s & Animal Owners’ Voting Alliance, a nationwide nonpartisan organization of animal owners and sportsmen, named N.C. Sen. Andrew Brock of Mocksville Legislator of the Year 2013.
Brock, a Republican representing Senate District 34 which includes parts of Davie, Iredell and Rowan counties serves as co-chair of the Senate Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources and Appropriations on Natural and Economic Resources committees; and ,ember of Appropriations and Base Budget, Ways and Means, and Senate Rules committees.
Susan Wolf, president of SAOVA, said Brock has deep respect for the agriculture, agribusiness, and hunting interests that drive the state’s economy.
“All animal related sectors are faced with complex challenges today and demands for increased regulation,” she said. “Brock understands that any regulatory changes, whether for livestock, pets or hunting must always be based on sound science, not emotion or rhetoric.
“Sen. Brock has clearly demonstrated his willingness to work alongside animal owners, sportsmen, and livestock producers to safeguard our traditions and heritage.”
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