National Association of Social Workers Texas Names U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett Public Elected Official of the Year

"Even though we are under assault on so many fronts, this is not the time to back down or back up. It's more important than ever that those of us who care about social justice speak up, speak out and say to the naysayers that the way for our country to prosper isn't by doing less for those with the least, it is by giving everyone the tools to be successful by supporting education for the young, health care for the sick, and assistance for our unemployed. I know that we will continue to be partners in that struggle. I'll never give up or give in on our goal of a more just and equitable Texas and an even better America," said Rep. Doggett.

"Congressman Doggett seems to be a social worker at heart. He has long taken on the social justice issues that social workers struggle with daily in assisting their clients to achieve their potential, and enjoy as high a quality of life as possible. Congressman Doggett has not only taken on educational issues in Texas' public schools, but for college students who are eligible for Federal Student Supports such as the PERKINS Loan Program. Congressman Doggett has taken on issues of health care reform, maintenance of Medicare and Social Security, veteran's affairs issues, threatened cuts to legal aid, insurance company inequities, and the inequities of tax laws for large corporations, despite, and possibly because of, intense opposition from those with less concern about Texas' and our nation's neediest citizens," said Jeanne Stamp, Board Region 7 Director, in her nomination letter.

To read the full nomination packet, please click here.