Charleston, WV – Today, Dan Greear received recognition by the leading national seniors’ organization, the 60 Plus Association, a non-partisan group. The Guardian Award is presented to Democrats and Republicans in Congress based on their “senior friendly” voting records. The Honorary Award is given to those running for office and is based on their views on seniors’ issues.
“I am truly honored to have received this award and acknowledgment from the 60 Plus Association. The message is quite clear on not only the state, but also the national forefront as to how much the people want a proven leader and positive change,” said Dan Greear, McGraw challenger for West Virginia State Attorney General. “West Virginia is home to a large senior population that I pledge to stand up and fight for. To protect their consumer and other rights while creating a business-friendly and job growth environment, so their loved ones – their children and grandchildren – have the opportunity to work and live at home, enjoying the wonderful West Virginia upbringing they once did.“
The 60 Plus Association, a 15-year-old non-partisan organization taking on important issues such as death tax repeal, saving Social Security, working to lower energy costs, affordable prescription drugs and other senior-friendly issues featuring a less government, less taxes approach, calls on nearly 4.5 million senior citizens nationally with over 90,000 in West Virginia. Its national spokesperson is celebrity and senior advocate Pat Boone. 60 Plus publishes a quarterly magazine, Senior Voice, and a Scorecard, bestowing a Guardian of Seniors’ Rights award on lawmakers of both parties who vote “pro-senior.”
Jim Martin, President of 60 Plus, “thanked Greear for his pledge to protect Social Security and Medicare. Martin also cited Greear’s support for repealing the 1993 tax on Social Security benefits, as well as his support to repeal the ‘Death Tax’ which hurts small businesses and farmers across West Virginia and the country. ‘Greear, running for the office of West Virginia’s Attorney General, knows a bad tax when he sees one…and the Death Tax is as bad as they come! Dan Greear has stated he will counter a growing trend of state attorneys general of turning settlement proceeds into political patronage. Greear said, ‘As Attorney General, I pledge that all settlement recoveries by the AG’s Office will be turned over to the state legislature for appropriation and dissemination.’ ‘Governance like this,’ said Martin, ‘as well as Greear’s commitment to enforcing consumer protection all redound to a positive for West Virginia’s senior citizens.’”
Previous recipients of 60 Plus Association awards include Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Dole (R-NC) and Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) as well as Reps. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Nick Rahall (D-WV).
For more information on the 60 Plus Association, visit www.60Plus.org.