Rifle & Pistol Assoc. Presents 2007 Senator and Assemblyman of the Year Awards

TROY, NY (06/13/2007)(readMedia)-- At its recent annual meeting in Wallkill, the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association presented its Senator and Assemblyman of the Year awards for 2007. This year’s honorees are Assemblyman Greg Ball (R-99) and Senator Bill Stachowski (D-58). Ball was honored for standing up for the rights of gun owners on the floor of the Assembly on April 25, 2007 during debates over A-2772 – the .50 caliber prohibition bill. Senator Stachowski was honored for his consistent support of gun rights during his 20+ year career, often being the only Democrat Senator to do so.

In addition, the Senator Owen H. Johnson Sportsman of the Year Award was presented to NYSRPA President Tom King, who was elected to another three-year term at the meeting.