ATLANTA (August 12, 2008) – State Sen. Greg Goggans (R-Douglas) has been recognized as Legislator of the Year by the Georgia Dental Association. Sen. Goggans was selected for the award for his work in the General Assembly on children’s healthcare issues.
“Senator Goggans genuinely cares about the health and well-being of Georgians, and particularly about our children,” said Martha Phillips, Georgia Dental Association executive director. “If it was within his power, he would make sure that no child goes without necessary healthcare. He is always interested to hear from healthcare advocates who want to discuss pressing issues and you take comfort after each conversation knowing he understands your concerns.”
The Georgia Dental Association’s Legislator of the Year award is presented to legislators who make significant and distinctive contributions to the legislative causes of the Dental Association. In 2008, Sen. Goggans worked tirelessly on House Bill 1234 to provide stability to the state Medicaid program. Many healthcare providers and the patients they serve in Georgia say they have benefited from this legislation.
“One of the reasons that we run for office is to help Georgia children and families,” Sen. Goggans said. “That is why this award is such an honor for me, because my peers have recognized my efforts to help families in our state.”
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Sen. Greg Goggans represents the 7th Senate District which includes Atkinson, Bacon, Berrien, Clinch, Coffee, Echols, Lanier, Pierce, and Ware counties and a portion of Cook County.
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