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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins, R-Maine, was awared the National Parent-Teacher Association 2017 Congressional Voice for Children Award March 10 for her “outstanding leadership and commitment to improving education and advancing issues impacting children’s health and well-being,” according to news release from Collins’ office.
Maine PTA President Tracy Walker and Maine PTA Vice President Haley Tripp presented the award to Collins in her Washington, D.C., office. Collins is a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
“I am honored to receive this recognition from the National PTA for my work on behalf of our nation’s schools,” Collins said in the release. “In my more than 200 visits to Maine schools, I have seen firsthand an inspiring commitment to excellence. I am proud to support legislation that supports our schools and ensures every child receives a quality education and has the opportunity to succeed.”
“Senator Collins is leading the charge to strengthen public education, ensure children have a healthy environment in which to thrive and learn, and make sure every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential,” said Laura Bay, president of National PTA. “We commend her for her leadership and commitment to improving education and being a champion of change for our nation’s youth. We are thrilled to honor her with our 2017 Congressional Voice for Children Award.”
The Congressional Voice for Children Award is given to two members of Congress each year who are nominated and selected by the National PTA Legislation Committee and National PTA President.
