State Senator Ken Yager was honored with the Children’s Center of the Cumberlands Award on Thursday, May 15th. Yager received this award for his dedication to the protection of child abuse victims.
“One of our greatest responsibilities in the legislature is to protect those most vulnerable among us,” said Yager. “Children are the future of our country and we must continue to protect them. Tennessee will not tolerate child abuse in any form and I promise to continue to fight for every young Tennessean every day in Nashville.”
“As retired District Attorney General and Founder of the Children’s Center of the Cumberlands, I am honored to present to Senator Ken Yager the Champion for Children Award (our highest honor) on the occasion of our 25th anniversary, ” said Paul Phillips. “Senator Yager has always provided strong support to our child advocacy center and his leadership in the General Assembly has helped abused and neglected children statewide through child advocacy programs.”
This award is given out to a legislator who exemplifies a commitment to the care and protection for child abuse victims.
The Children’s Center of the Cumberlands provides critical services to child abuse victims and their families, offering hope and healing in some of the most difficult circumstances.
