Assemblywoman Wilma Chan (D-Oakland) has been named "Legislator of the Year" by the California Public Heath Association - North. The organization was impressed with her public health work both in and out of the State Assembly, particularly in preventing and treating childhood asthma, protecting children from environmental toxics, and encouraging school gardens as an educational tool.
This is a tremendous honor," said Chan, who leads the Assembly Health Committee. "The recognition from health care leaders inspires me to work even harder to ensure that every California child has health coverage."
Chan is currently pushing legislation to provide health coverage for the 1 million children in the state who lack insurance. (Source: AsianWeek, Apr. 29, 2005).