Florida Health Care Association has awarded Representative Janet Cruz the
organization’s Champion for the Elderly Award. The award was presented at
FHCA’s annual conference in Orlando in recognition of the legislator’s dedication
in the 2014 legislative session to policy issues regarding long-term care
providers and the elderly.
During the session, Representative Cruz displayed strong leadership
and oversaw budget issues that will help shape the future of elder care in
Florida. Supporting crucial pieces of legislation, Representative Cruz helped
advance issues regarding the nursing home budget that will positively impact
long term care in Florida for years to come.
“Our champions advocate for people who
truly need it, those who rely on such thoughtful leaders to speak on their
behalf,” said Emmett Reed, FHCA Executive Director. “We are proud to recognize
these legislators for the passion they showed during the 2014 session. Their
dedication to quality elder care and contributions to continuous improvement
are truly outstanding.”
Each year, the Champion for the Elderly
Award recognizes those legislators who have championed long-term care issues or
used their leadership in the Legislature to stand up for these needy
Floridians; who support adequate funding for both nursing home resident quality
care and valuable caregiver jobs; who displayed courage on tough issues; and who
championed legislation that ensures a fair and balanced regulatory system for
long term care.
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