Senator Tracy receives AAA Legislator of the Year Award

NASHVILLE, TN, (November 23, 2009) - State Senator Jim Tracy (R-Shelbyville) has been named one of three recipients of the AAA Legislator of the Year Award by the AAA Clubs of Tennessee.  The group, which promotes transportation safety, supported legislation sponsored by Tracy to ban texting while driving.
 
In accepting the award, Senator Tracy said, "I am honored to receive this recognition from AAA Clubs of Tennessee and appreciate their support for the many traffic safety issues I have sponsored over the years.  We share much common ground in working to improve the safety of Tennesseans traveling on our roadways."

In making the presentation to Senator Tracy, Tim Wright, representing the AAA Clubs of Tennessee said, "Senator Tracy is a champion of issues that improve the safety and mobility of Tennessee motorists. Through the years, he has sponsored legislation that tackles important traffic safety issues including the new law to ban texting while a vehicle is in motion. We look forward to continuing to work with Senator Tracy on these important issues."

Tracy is serving his second term in the Tennessee Senate representing District 16 which includes residents of Moore, Bedford and Rutherford Counties. He is Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee.

Brad Lamplley, Senator Jim Tracy, Tim Wright, and John Hood

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