Readers of The Advance know that House Democrats are friends of Washington's children. But did you know the Washington State PTA recently awarded its 2009 Friend of Children Award to Rep. Ruth Kagi?The Friend of Children Award,the highest honor awarded by the state PTA,is presented annually "to a group or individual performing outstanding work on behalf of children throughout the state."
In announcing the 2009 winner of its coveted award, WSPTA said "Kagi has worked tirelessly on behalf of children in this state in the areas of K-12 education funding, prevention of harm to children, quality improvements to foster care, early childhood education, and more."
Kagi said that "receiving the Friends of Children Award is thrilling beyond words. Everyone who knows how much I respect the PTA will also know that this is an honor I'll cherish for the rest of my life."
Past recipients of the award include U.S. Senator Patty Murray and former Governor, now U.S. Commerce Secretary, Gary Locke.
