AUGUSTA — Rep. Stanley Short Jr., D-Pittsfield, was honored June 18 by the American Legion as a Legislator of the Year at the American Legion’s 98th annual state convention at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, according to a news release from the Maine Legislature House of Democractic Office.

Short earned the award for supporting the four pillars of the American Legion: veteran’s affairs and rehabilitation; national security; Americanism; and children and youth.

Rep. Stanley Short Jr., D-Pittsfield, was honored June 18 by the American Legion as a Legislator of the Year, according to a news release from the Maine Legislature House of Democractic Office. From left, are Short, Americanism Officer Kirk Thurston and Cmdr. Ronald Rainfrette. Contributed photo

“Our veterans deserve our deepest respect and gratitude,” said Short, according to the release. “I am proud that as a Legislature we came together to pass critical measures to support our servicemen and women.”

Short, a member of the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee, is serving his second term in the Maine House. He represents Clinton, Detroit and Pittsfield.

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