Dillon honored for outstanding voting record, bipartisan work in Senate
(Talk of the Town file photo by Jennifer Zartman Romano)
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
It's good to know that when we put someone in office to serve the people, that person is present and accounted for when decision-making counts. 
Today, Senator Gary Dillon, who represents Whitley County, was recognized by Senate President Pro Tempore David Long for achieving a voting record of 99.4 percent during the 2010 regular legislative session.
"Legislators are elected to be the voice of their constituents at the Statehouse," Long said. "This is often much easier said than done. Because important committee meetings or other critical matters may occur simultaneously while the Senate is in session, there will always be a few occasions when a senator cannot be on the floor when a vote is taken."
"Senator Dillon's commitment to the citizens he represents is clearly shown by his excellent voting attendance record," Long added.
In addition to voting on bills, Dillon is responsible to vote on amendments, committee reports and procedural motions.
Long further recognized Dillon for what he felt was exceptional effort in working with fellow lawmakers in a bipartisan way. Long said he felt the Senate did a particularly good job of acting in a bipartisan way this year.
"Hoosiers should know we made it a priority to work together this session," Long said. "Every bill that became law received bipartisan support in the Senate and 74 percent passed unanimously."