State Rep. Woody Burton was presented with the Indiana Retired Teachers Association’s Outstanding Legislator Award on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. The award recognizes Rep. Burton’s work on legislation that provides retired public employees and retired teachers their 13thcheck.
The Outstanding Legislator Award recognized Rep. Burton’s authorship and commitment to 13th check legislation that helps retired public employees and retired teachers with their current cost of living adjustments. Rep. Burton worked on language included in the 13th check legislation throughout the duration of the 2011 legislative session.
“I am incredibly thankful for and humbled by this award,” said Rep. Burton. “I can’t thank our teachers enough for all they have taught our children and the impact they have on the students of Indiana. I am grateful to be part of this legislation that provides our retired teachers with their 13th check.”
The award was presented by Executive Director of Indiana Retired Teachers Association Andrew Thomas in a ceremony at the Statehouse on Wednesday.
“I will continue to fight for our retired teachers by providing additional assistance if they are in need of it,” said Rep. Burton. “At no expense to the Hoosier taxpayer, we were able to provide that for them. Additionally, I am thankful for all of the support shown to me by the Indiana Retired Teachers Association, as they have been instrumental throughout this process.”
The Indiana Retired Teachers Association promotes the welfare of Indiana’s retired educators, encourages education in Indiana and provides community leadership, service and guidance.
