In its first-ever rating of the New York State government, Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C-East Aurora) was one of only five state legislators to receive the American Conservative Union’s (ACU) 2015 ACU Ratings Award. The award is bestowed upon legislators who “can be counted on to defend the principles of a free society: Life, Liberty, and Property.” DiPietro rated 87 percent on the group’s official scorecard.

“It is an honor to be recognized by the American Conservative Union in its inaugural rating of the New York State Legislature,” DiPietro said. “Having only five legislators on this list shows why New York is in the dire straits it’s in. The traditional American values espoused in our Constitution and through the wisdom of our Founding Fathers are desperately needed in Albany. Our state has strayed so far from what makes our country great, free enterprise, limited government and an emphasis on individual liberty. I share the hope of ACU Chairman Matt Sclapp that these ratings will inspire a more conservative New York Legislature.”

The American Conservative Union holds the preeminent gathering of conservatives, the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). The ACU’s press release announcing the winners of the award can be found on their Web page.