Cook Recognized for Perfect Conservative Voting Record
June 29, 2018
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| Cook Recognized for Perfect Conservative Voting Record
I am deeply humbled to announce that I was recently recognized with the American Conservative Union Foundation’s (ACUF) Conservative Excellence Award. Out of 253 Pennsylvania lawmakers, I am proud to be among a select group of only 17 who received a 100 percent rating for voting most consistently with the ideals articulated in our state and federal Constitutions, limited government, personal responsibility and lasting cultural values. If there is one thing that I hope my bosses in the 49th Legislative District remember about my first term in office, it’s that Bud Cook is a frontline protector of individual rights, economic freedom and preventing government from intruding on our most personal decisions. Whether it’s reining in excessive spending to allow the people of Pennsylvania to keep more of their hard-earned money, protecting our right to bear arms, holding the line against job-killing tax increases and regulations, or any other decision impacting our everyday lives, the obvious and only choice should always be liberty. In compiling this annual ranking of Pennsylvania lawmakers, the ACUF researched and selected a range of bills before the Pennsylvania General Assembly to determine a member’s adherence to conservative principles. Bills chosen for selection focused on President Ronald Reagan’s philosophy of the “three-legged stool”: 1) fiscal and economic: taxes, budgets, regulation, spending, health care and property; 2) social and cultural: Second Amendment, religion, life, welfare and education; and 3) government integrity: voting, individual liberty, privacy and transparency. This wide range of issues is designed to give citizens an accurate assessment that conveys which of Pennsylvania’s elected leaders best defend the principles of a free society: Life, Liberty and Property. The ACU Foundation is the only organization to score more than 8,000 elected officials each year, including lawmakers from all 50 states and Congress. All of Pennsylvania’s legislative ratings can be reviewed here. |
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| Ringgold Rams’ First-Ever State Championship Baseball Team Honored on PA House Floor
On Tuesday, I had the privilege of presenting House of Representatives citations to the Ringgold High School baseball team and coaches for capturing the 2018 PIAA State Class 4A Baseball Championship with a 6-4 victory over Valley View High School on June 14. Congratulations to the players, coaching staff, families and everyone associated with this year’s championship team. In only his second year, Head Coach Don Roberts and his coaching staff expertly guided the Ringgold Rams’ baseball program to its first-ever championship season. These young men demonstrated tremendous discipline and outstanding teamwork on the baseball diamond all year long, which are major keys to success in sports, in academics and all throughout life. Their dedication and commitment to excellence shined through as they played their best baseball when it mattered most by rallying to overcome early deficits of 3-0 and 4-2. Best wishes for continued success! Let’s go, Ringgold Rams! |
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| District 49 Events Calendar Mon Valley Moment: You’re Invited to Our Ice Cream Social
This week’s Mon Valley Moment is my personal invitation for District 49 residents to attend our fourth Town Hall Meeting in 2018 on Thursday, July 19. Beginning at 6 p.m., this informative Ice Cream Social will be held at Franklin Community Park, Pavilion 1, 115 Warchol Road, Vanderbilt (Flatwoods), PA 15486. Enjoy some refreshing ice cream and learn more about the services available to you through our Bentleyville district office. Come out and discuss what’s going on at the local level and throughout our state, share ideas, ask questions and leave with answers! Please RSVP by calling our district office at (724) 669-2242 by Monday, July 16, to let us know if you will be attending. We hope to see you there! Tell your friends and neighbors! The 49th Legislative District includes a portion of Washington County consisting of the city of Monongahela; the boroughs of Allenport, Beallsville, Bentleyville, California, Charleroi, Coal Center, Cokeburg, Deemston, Donora, Dunlevy, Elco, Ellsworth, Long Branch, Marianna, New Eagle, North Charleroi, Roscoe, Speers, Stockdale, Twilight and West Brownsville; and the townships of Carroll, Fallowfield, North Bethlehem, West Bethlehem and West Pike Run; and a portion of Fayette County consisting of the boroughs of Belle Vernon, Fayette City and Newell; and the townships of Franklin, Jefferson and Washington. Concealed Carry Seminar Scheduled for Saturday, July 14
Our next Concealed Carry Seminar will be held on Saturday, July 14, beginning at 10 a.m., at the Roscoe Sportsmen’s Association, 1069 Sloan Lane, Coal Center. PA. Kim Stolfer, president, Firearms Owners Against Crime; Dr. Michael Hummel, police officer and professor of criminal justice; and Washington County Chief Deputy Sheriff James Dalessandro or representative will present the facts and answer questions about Pennsylvania’s concealed carry process, the Castle Doctrine and other valuable information regarding firearms safety and state gun laws including:
Whether you are considering applying for a permit or already have one, this seminar offers a unique opportunity for both prospective and experienced firearm owners to expand their knowledge of existing gun laws and get a better understanding about freely and responsibly exercising your right to keep and bear arms. Due to seating limitations, interested individuals should register for this event as soon as possible by calling my Bentleyville district office at (724) 669-2242. Fish-for-Free on July 4
Fish-for-Free Days allow anyone – residents and non-residents – to legally fish in Pennsylvania without a fishing license. All other fishing regulations apply. To make the fishing experience more convenient, people can borrow equipment from dozens of fishing tackle loaner sites across the state. Many of the sites are located at state parks, along with some county parks and public libraries. Click here for the list of loaner sites. More information is available on the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission website, which includes interactive maps, regional fishing reports, and tips on fishing fundamentals. Fishing licenses can be purchased online at www.GoneFishingPa.com. Wishing Everyone A Safe and Blessed Independence Day If you are traveling, check out www.511pa.com, which is free and available 24 hours a day. The site, along with its Twitter handle @511pa, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 770 traffic cameras. PennDOT will also close its driver license service centers on Wednesday, July 4. Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications and driver training manuals, online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website, www.dmv.pa.gov. Have a safe and happy July Fourth!
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