Congressman Robert J. Dold Honored By National Senior Advocate Group for Commitment to Illinois Seniors

NORTHBROOK, IL – U.S. Congressman Robert J. Dold was presented with the 2012 Standing Up for America’s Seniors award by RetireSafe, a national, nonpartisan grassroots organization that advocates on behalf of America's seniors, for Dold’s outstanding leadership on behalf of seniors.

Criteria for the award included:

1. Exhibiting outstanding leadership in Congress to protect Medicare, which is critical to millions of American seniors and their families.
2. Ensuring access to affordable prescription medicines for seniors through the Medicare Part D program.
3. Demonstrating a continued commitment to protect the doctor/patient relationship for seniors.
4. Preserving a vast selection of health care options for seniors so that they may choose the best plan for themselves and their families.
5. Representing senior constituents with individual issues before government agencies so that they receive the benefits and services they have earned.
6.  Supporting government services and necessary funding for senior programs in the Representative’s district.

Dold has received the award for his unwavering efforts to protect the health benefits and security of Illinois seniors and citizens with disabilities.  Dold was presented the award during a ceremony at the Northbrook 10th Congressional District Office on Monday, August 20, 2012.

“I am honored to receive this award. It is critically important that we preserve and protect Medicare for our seniors and strengthen this important program for future generations,” said Rep. Dold.

“Seniors have a true friend and leader in Rep. Dold who is always fighting for a strong Medicare, affordable medicines, and preserving health care choices.  He has definitely earned this award and deserves our thanks,” said Thair Phillips, President of RetireSafe.