IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                    

August 23, 2007

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT

Sherriene Jones-Sontag, 785/296-2302      

SPEAKER CONGRATULATES REPRESENTATIVES

ON THEIR 100% VOTING RECORD

Topeka – Kansas Speaker of the House of Representatives Melvin Neufeld (R-Ingalls) congratulated Representatives Lance Kinzer (R-Olathe), Tim Owens (R-Overland Park) and Ron Worley (R-Lenexa) today on their 100% voting records during the 2007 Legislative Session.

“The House recorded more than 480 votes on bills, amendments, and resolutions during the session,” Speaker Neufeld said.  “Reps. Kinzer, Owens, and Worley didn’t miss a single chance to cast their vote for their respective districts.  I applaud them not only for their dedication to represent their districts well but also for their commitment to always be on the job for their constituents and to never shy away from the tough votes.”

Rep. Kinzer represents the 14^th House District which includes parts of the city of Olathe and Olathe Township in Johnson County.  He serves as Vice-Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee as well as on the House Taxation, Federal State and Affairs; and Rules and Journal Committees.  He also is a member of the 2007 Judiciary Interim Committee.

Rep. Owens represents the 19^th House District which includes part of the city of Overland Park in Johnson County.  He is the Chairman of the Joint Legislative Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice Oversight and serves on the House Taxation; Judiciary; and Transportation and Public Safety Budget Committee.

Rep. Worley represents the 30^th House District which includes parts of the cities of Lenexa and Overland Park in Johnson County.  He serves on the House Taxation; Transportation; and Economic Development and Tourism Committees and is a member of the 2007 Transportation Interim Committee.

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