WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Borris L. Miles recently received the National Black Caucus of State Legislators’ (NBCSL) “Legislator of the Year” Award at its 48th Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.
The award is given annually to the state legislator who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership and made outstanding legislative achievements and contributions.
“I am deeply honored and humbled to receive this prestigious award. It is even more special to receive this recognition from my peers of NBCSL because they know firsthand the uphill battles that we confront daily as we strive to make a positive impact in the communities we serve,” Senator Miles said.
Over the last 18 years, Senator Miles has worked to address some of the challenges residents of Senate District 13 face, including securing over $8 billion for indigent healthcare costs, passing legislation to give individuals a second chance to rebuild their lives after incarceration by making it easier for them to seal their juvenile records, securing $44 million to create the Miles Ahead Scholars program to help underserved minority males in high school prepare for college and much more.
“I want to thank the National Black Caucus of State Legislators for this honor,” said Senator Miles. “As I head into the upcoming legislative session, I have an even stronger resolve to fight to ensure the voices of Senate District 13 and ALL Texans are heard.”
