State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-187th, has been named by the Pennsylvania Defense Institute as its “Government Leader of the Year,” a news release states.

“I was honored to attend the Pennsylvania Defense Institute’s annual conference, where I was presented with the ‘Robert C. Keaton Government Leader of the Year’ award,” Mackenzie said. “The award is presented to lawmakers who focus on policies that have a direct impact on the legal defense of Pennsylvania residents.

“I am incredibly humbled by this recognition and will continue to work diligently to uphold the values this award represents.”

Mackenzie received the award in July during PDI’s annual conference at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort in Bedford County.

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Editor’s note: The 187th Legislative District in Lehigh County includes Alburtis and Macungie, and the townships of Heidelberg, Lower Macungie, Lynn, Upper Macungie (Districts 3, 7 and 8), Washington and Weisenberg.