Endorsements & Awards

David has been recognized for his legislative service by the following organizations:

  • American Cancer Society
    Outstanding Legislative Leadership Award
  • Americans for Tax Reform
    Letter of Commendation
  • Association of County Commissioners of Georgia
    Legislative Service Award
  • Buckhead Young Republicans
    Honorary Life Membership
  • Defenders of Democracy
    Defender of Democracy Award
  • Eagle Forum of Georgia
    Letter of Appreciation
  • Georgia Association of Emergency Medical Services
    Star of Life Legislative Service Award
  • Georgia Chapter of the Sierra Club
    Letter of Endorsement
  • Georgia Conservation Voters
    Environmental Leadership Award
  • Georgia Council of Probate Judges
    Legislator of the Year Award
  • Georgia Family Council
    Family Service Award
  • Georgia Hospital Association
    Legislative Leader Award
  • Georgia Municipal Association
    Champion of Georgia's Cities Award
  • Georgia Right to Life
    Letter of Appreciation
  • Georgia Water Coalition
    Certificate of Appreciation
  • Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful
    Legislator of the Year Award
  • Gwinnett Magazine
    "Favorite Elected Official" Readers' Choice Award
  • James Magazine
    "Most Influential Georgians" List
  • National Republican Liberty Caucus
    Champion of Liberty Award
  • National Rife Association
    A+ Rating
  • National Federation of Independent Business
    Guardian of Small Business Award
  • Republican Liberty Caucus of Georgia
    Honorary Chairmanship

Click here to see who endorsed David in the 2002 special election, when he was first elected to the State Senate

david receives the environment leadership award
David with Georgia Conservation Voters Executive Director Jason Rooks, receiving the GCV's second annual Environmental Leadership Award at a Carter Center ceremony.  David has championed an innovative proposal that preserves greenspace without raising taxes or infringing on private property rights.
David has won the praise of Americans for Tax Reform, a national taxpayer advocacy group, for his work on behalf of Georgia taxpayers. Click here for the news release. David is a staunch fiscal conservative.

Trivia: David has been named an honorary Lieutenant Colonel, Aide de Camp, by Governor Sonny Perdue, an honor he also held under the administrations of Governor Zell Miller and Roy Barnes. David has also been named an Honorary State Fire Marshal by Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John Oxendine.
"David Shafer has done an outstanding job as my floor leader in the State Senate. I appreciate his hard work and wise counsel. His reelection campaign has my full support, and I look forward to his continued public service."
Governor Sonny Perdue - April 27, 2004
"David Shafer is a rising star in the Republican Party. We intend to vigorously defend David Shafer and hold this seat for the Republican Party. David Shafer's re-election is critically important to the citizens of the 48th Senate District and the state of Georgia."
Gwinnett County Republican Party Chairman Buzz Brockway - June 21, 2002

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David Shafer
State Senate District 48
Post Office Box 880 Duluth, GA 30096
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