State Representative Helena Moreno Recognized by AARP Louisiana

AARP Louisian

a has announced that State Representative Helena Moreno is the recipient of the 2016 Legislator of the Year Award for championing issues that improve the quality of life for older Louisianans.

AARP volunteers selected Representative Moreno of New Orleans because she fought for family caregivers on several fronts.  Representative Moreno led the fight on behalf of 600,000 family caregivers by co-authoring the Louisiana Family Caregiver Act and championing the bill on the House side, and led negotiations to craft a strong bill which improves the involvement of family caregivers during their loved one’s hospital stay

“We are honored to present Representative Moreno with the 2016 Legislator of the Year Award. Her commitment and tireless dedication toward improving the lives of older Louisianans is remarkable,” said Denise Botcher, State Director, AARP Louisiana.

“AARP has long valued legislative leaders who champion issues that are important to the 50+ population and the impact they make to their communities, neighbors, and the programs they serve,” said Andrew Muhl, Advocacy Director, AARP Louisiana.

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that champions issues important to the 50+ population.  Advocacy positions are guided by public policy which is determined by an all-volunteer National Policy Council and Board of Directors.