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State Senator Bill Beagle
Beagle Named
Legislator of the Year by Disabilities Council
COLUMBUS - On Tuesday, State Senator Bill Beagle (R-Tipp City) was
named "Legislator of the Year" by the Governor's Council on People with
Disabilities during their annual awards ceremony at the Statehouse.
Each year the Council honors a member of the House and Senate who
demonstrate exceptional commitment to improving the lives of Ohioans
living with disabilities.
Senator Beagle was honored for his sponsorship of legislation
addressing children's mental health and efforts to assist individuals
living with disabilities.
“I am truly honored for this recognition," said Senator Beagle. "I'd
like to commend the members of the GCPD for their tireless efforts to
ensure that legislators are made aware of the issues affecting Ohioans
with disabilities. Your voices are being heard and together we will
continue to remove barriers and create new opportunities that allow all
Ohioans to reach their God-given potential."
Created in 1982, the Governor's Council on People with Disabilities
serves as an advisory council for the Governor and General Assembly on
statewide disability issues. Opportunities for Ohioans with
Disabilities (OOD) is the state agency responsible for assisting
individuals with disabilities to live independently, gain meaningful
employment or to receive disability benefits through the Social
Security Administration.
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