Congressman Jim Moran Recipient of ADC Award

Congressman Jim Moran Recipient of Legislative Achievement Award

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) announced that Congressman James P. "Jim" Moran (D-VA) is the recipient of the 2010 ADC Legislative Achievement Award. The ADC is recognizing Congressman Moran for his outstanding leadership in Congress and his dedication to his constituents.

The award will be presented to Congressman Moran at the Saturday evening Gala Banquet on June 5, 2010, from 7:00 to 10:00, at the ADC's 30th Anniversary National Convention. This historic Convention will be held from June 4 through 6 at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, 2660 Woodley Road, NW, Washington, DC.

Congressman Moran, who is serving his tenth term as a US Representative from Virginia, has demonstrated tremendous leadership in support of the environment, women's issues, fair and open trade, and fiscal discipline. In addition to several other leadership positions, Congressman Moran is a senior member of the Appropriations Committee and chairs its Subcommittee on the Interior and Environment; he also serves on the Defense, and the State and Foreign Operations Subcommittees. Among many other achievements, Congressman Moran has secured millions of dollars in federal grants for local roads, educational programs, law enforcement, low income housing, and social services; and he has been very active in human rights issues, particularly those involving women in the developing world.

Congratulations, Congressman Moran!