Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association

Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

Minnesota Professional Firefighters

Minnesota Medical Association

Minnesota Dental Association

Minnesota Assoc. of Realtors

Minnesota Chiropractic Association

Minnesota Assoc. of Insurance and Financial Advisors



Other Awards and Recognitions

Named 2006 "Legislator of the Year" by the Suburban Transit Association

Named "Outstanding Legislator for 2006" by the Minnesota School Boards Association

Received the Nature Conservancy's "2006 Government Relations Award" for protecting wildlife habitat