Two prominent Tennessee organizations last week named State Representative Richard Floyd (R–Chattanooga) “Legislator of the Year.”
The first group, the Tennessee Parent Teacher Association, recognized Representative Floyd in a formal ceremony early last week. Cited for his tireless work to encourage family and community involvement in education, the PTA chose Floyd based on his work to help enact legislation that improves the overall quality of life of Tennessee children and families.
“I am both humbled and honored to receive this award,” stated Floyd. “Education is the key to Tennessee’s future, and I take great pride in being able to help support the educational needs of our state’s most precious resource – our children.”
In addition to this award, the Southeast Tennessee Development District also named Floyd “Legislator of the Year.” The SETDD is a voluntary association of municipal and county governments located in the southeast region of Tennessee. SETDD provides ten counties in Tennessee and three counties in Georgia with planning and development services, while also serving as a forum for local governments to solve common problems associated with economic development and growth.
“I appreciate the work our development district does,” Floyd said. “The people of this state are facing a difficult time with their personal budgets, and this group does a lot to ensure economic stability in our region.”
As a state legislator, Representative Floyd is very active in Hamilton County, serving on multiple boards and participating in numerous community events on a regular basis. He is married with three children, retired from Coca-Cola of Chattanooga, and a member of the Stuart Heights Baptist Church.
Source: House of Representative