Dr. Clark Gunderson, Legislative Chairman for the Louisiana Orthopaedic Association, presents plaques to State Reps. Mark Abraham of Lake Charles and Paula Davis of Baton Rouge recognizing them as "Legislator of the Year" by the LOA.

By Mike Hasten

Communications Specialist

The Louisiana Orthopaedic Association has named State Reps. Mark Abraham of Lake Charles and Paula Davis of Baton Rouge “Legislator of the Year.”

The LAO honored the two House members Feb. 15 at the Louisiana Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting in New Orleans.

The association’s statement says the pair of lawmakers “has been very supportive of the orthopaedic association’s legislative issues.” The LOA advocates on behalf of health and safety issues concerning their patients.