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Mendota Heights - State Representative Ron Erhardt was presented the 2006 Conservation Leadership Award from the League of Conservation Voters, Wednesday night, April 19, at the Mendakota Country Club in Mendota Heights.
Erhardt, Chairman of the House Transportation Committee, received the award for his career-long dedication to improving roads and transit in Minnesota. “Rep. Erhardt has been a champion of transportation legislation that works to improve air quality and reduce fuel consumption,” said Molly Schultz, Public Affairs Director for the League of Conservation Voters. “We are thrilled to honor his legislative leadership.”
“I greatly appreciate the League’s recognition of my leadership in transportation legislation,” Erhardt said. “It is important to recognize the connection between transportation and environmental conservation issues.”