Protecting our most vulnerable citizens is a driving force for why I am honored to serve as a state representative and chair the House’s Families and Veterans Committee.

Every day, I am reminded that the measure of our society is how well we safeguard those who cannot fully protect themselves ― the elderly, disabled and others who face physical, mental or financial challenges that make them dependent on others for their care.

These individuals often do not have a voice in the decisions that most of us take for granted, such as where we live, how we spend our money or even what kind of medical care we receive. For them, the state’s responsibility is not an abstract idea; it is a lifeline. When that responsibility is carried out with integrity, it offers security, dignity and peace of mind

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