July 16, 2010
REP. COOPER EARNS LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP AWARD FOR SERVICE TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
East Cobb Rep. Sharon Cooper was honored Thursday (July 15) for her legislative leadership by the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities.
The award is given to those who have distinguished themselves through work that positively impacts the lives of individual citizens with developmental disabilities and their families.
The Council cited Rep. Cooper’s “staunch advocacy as a nurse and caregiver and her work on the Nurse Practice Act (HB 1040)” in presenting the award. The bill, which became law this year, makes it easier for people with disabilities to live independently.
“I am honored to be recognized by this group that does tremendous work in enhancing the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families,” Rep. Cooper said.
Rep. Cooper, chairman of the prestigious Health and Human Services Committee, is serving her seventh term in the state house, and was a major factor in the State House’s Republican takeover in 2004.
The award was presented at the Making A Difference Annual Appreciation Dinner in Atlanta sponsored by the GCDD which honors the progress being made to enhance community life for people with disabilities.
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