WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. John Boozman issued the following press release:
The Arkansas Optometric Association (ArOA) presented U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) with its Lifetime of Excellence Award in recognition of his distinguished career in optometry, public service and advocacy for patient access to vision care.
"It is an honor to be recognized by my fellow optometrists dedicated to improving eye health and ensuring optometry remains a viable and rewarding profession," said Boozman. "Serving families in Arkansas over many years was a privilege and showed me the importance of protecting access to high-quality care. Now as a lawmaker, I'm grateful for the opportunity to continue driving policies that support providers while advancing ...