Accomplishments

Jim Gerlach’s Honors and Awards

Taxes & Fiscal Conservatism

  • Americans for Tax Reform – Taxpayer Hero Award for Jim’s pro-taxpayer voting record. (2004)
  • Citizens Against Higher Taxes – Named a “Taxpayer Hero” for having the best pro-taxpayer voting record of all 253 state legislators during the 1997-1998 legislative session. (1998)
  • Citizens Against Higher Taxes – Named a “Taxpayer Hero” for his pro-taxpayer voting record in the 1995-96 legislative session. (1997)

Small Business, Jobs & Transportation

  • National Association of Manufacturers – Manufacturing Legislative Excellence Award for Jim’s pro-jobs and pro-manufacturers voting record. (2008, 2006 & 2005)
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Spirit of Enterprise Award (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003)
  • Tri-County Chamber of Commerce – Regional Planning Award for Jim’s efforts to preserve the environmental quality of life in the Pottstown area and MontgomeryCounty. (2007)
  • Transportation Management Association of Chester County – Named “Transportation Executive of the Year” for his leadership in regional transportation infrastructure and service issues. (2006)
  • Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council – Named a “Small Business Champion” in the 109th Congress (2006)
  • Small Business Survival Committee – SBSC recognized Jim for his pro-jobs voting record. (2004)
  • Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry – Spirit of Free Enterprise Award. (2003)
  • Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Association – Public Sector Award for Jim’s efforts to foster regional cooperation on transportation and other area issues. (2002)
  • Tri-County Chamber of Commerce – Legislator of the Year Award for his pro-business voting record. (1999)
  • Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry – Watch Dog Award for his pro-jobs voting record. (1998)
  • Pennsylvania Manufactured Home Owners Association – Certificate of Appreciation for introduction and passage of SB 1191 (Act 74 of 1996).
  • National Federation of Independent Businesses – Guardian of Small Business Award for his work in protecting and preserving the future of free enterprise in small business in the Commonwealth during the past two legislative sessions. (1993 & 1996)

Farms

  • American Farm Bureau Federation – Named a “Friend of Farm Bureau” for his pro-farmer voting record. (2006)
  • PA Farm Bureau – Political Action Committee – Named a “Friend of Agriculture” for his outstanding pro-farmer voting record. (1998)

Healthcare

  • National Association of Community Health Centers – Distinguished Community Health Superhero Award for Jim’s efforts to preserve, strengthen and expand access to our nation’s health centers. (2008)
  • National Breast Cancer Coalition – Certificate of Excellence Award for a perfect voting record. (2008)
  • Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation - ACE Award for his action, commitment and effort in supporting important breast cancer research, prevention and treatment funding legislation. (2008)
  • American Health Care Association – Leading Light of Long-Term Care Award for his work to support policies and funding to maintain high-quality long-term care services for the elderly. (2006)
  • National Association ofCommunity Health Centers – Distinguished Community Health Superhero Award for his efforts in 2005 to support America’s community health centers and the 15 million uninsured and medically underserved to whom they provide health care services. (2006)
  • Voice Foundation – VERA Award of Achievement for his contributions to medical research and the medical community generally. (2005)
  • The ARC of Montgomery County – Vincent J. Fitzpatrick Humanitarian Award for his contributions toward the betterment of life for people with disabilities. (2005)
  • National Psoriasis Foundation – Congressional Champion Award in recognition of his efforts to advance a cure for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. (2005)
  • U.S. Oncology – Medal of Honor Award for Jim’s work to preserve cancer patient access to community-based care. (2004)

Crime

  • PA District Attorneys Association - Certificate of Recognition for Jim’s consistent support of major law enforcement, criminal justice and victims rights legislation. (1998)

(Partial List)