Jackson Honored as a ‘Champion for Children’


Sen. Lester Jackson is pictured with Dr.Tunde Sotunde and Dr. Philip Cooper, Jr.
Sen. Lester Jackson is pictured with Dr.Tunde Sotunde and Dr. Philip Cooper, Jr.

The Amerigroup Foundation recently presented Georgia State Sen. Lester Jackson with its “Champion for Children” award for his tireless work and devotion to children’s issues, both personally and legislatively.

The “Champion for Children” award is part of a national program by the Amerigroup Foundation to recognize outstanding public advocacy efforts by government and community leaders to improve the health and well-being of children across the country.

Sen. Jackson donated the $2,000 award to the Greenbriar Children’s Center and the May Street YMCA of Savannah.

“We are pleased to recognize Sen. Jackson for his positive impact on the youth in our community,” said John E. Littel, chairman of the Amerigroup Foundation. , dren in the community.

“Sen. Jackson’s donation to our center falls in line with his character,” said Gena Taylor, Executive Director of Greenbriar.

His advocacy for children goes unmatched.”


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