Orrock honored by Progressive States Network

December 7, 2010 Express Telegraph Georgia

ATLANTA — State Sen. Nan Orrock, D-Atlanta, will be honored today by the Progressive States Network with the 2010 State Progressive Leader Award.

Orrock will be presented with this award at the Legislative Leadership Retreat in Atlanta.

“It's a true honor to be recognized by such a prestigious organization as the Progressive States Network. We must continue our work of supporting working families through effective policy,” Orrock said in a news release. “I look forward to a continued partnership with the network as we move closer to the coming legislative session.”

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