Congressman Doggett passed a House Resolution recognizing the bravery of Austin hero Robin DeHaven. Robin, an Iraq war vet, was one of the first people on the scene after the plane attack on the IRS building and helped several employees escape from the smoke and flames.
When young leaders write to Congressman Doggett asking how they can make a difference, he replies that it is never about “being somebody,” it is about “doing something” to make our community, state and nation even better places to raise our families.
Congressman Doggett has received numerous awards for his work on behalf of families and small businesses. He was honored with the national AARP 2008 Legislative Achievement Award for his leadership on Medicare. For his work protecting the environment, Doggett was honored in 2006 by the Texas League of Conservation Voters with its inaugural Environmental Champion Award. For his efforts on behalf of small business and economic development in his district, Doggett was honored as the 2006 Business Advocate of the Year in government by the Texas Association of Mexican-American Chambers of Commerce.
Austin Chronicle readers named Lloyd Doggett as the “Best Elected Official for 2011,” saying that during his career in Congress he has always risen “to defend the values of Austin, Travis County, and his entire district, no matter how hard the Republicans have tried to take him out of the game.” Austin Chronicle readers also named him as the “Best Elected Official for 2010,” calling him “a constant presence at community events.” 2011 was the sixth time that he has been so honored in a publication that noted in 2008 he serves “with distinction, courage, and forthrightness.”
