Lemont, IL…In a heartfelt and unexpected moment, State Representative Nicole La Ha was honored with Hyatt Magazine’s prestigious Mother of the Year Award during a special celebration this past weekend. What she believed to be a simple gathering for Mother’s Day turned into a recognition of her dedication to family and community.
“I’m still trying to process this amazing surprise,” said Rep. La Ha. “After a long week away, I was invited to what I thought was a Mother’s Day celebration. Instead, I received Hyatt Magazine’s Mother of the Year Award. This means more than you will ever know.”
“Being a mother is the most important role I have. Every day I try to learn, and every day I try to be better than the last. I am deeply honored by this recognition. It’s not easy, but I am extremely proud of this beautifully chaotic time in our family’s lives, to represent families and teach my children to stand up for what they believe in.”
Rep. La Ha has made supporting mothers and working families a cornerstone of her legislative agenda in Springfield. She has proudly co-sponsored the entire “Relief for Working Families” legislative package. The goal of this package is to provide much-needed financial relief for hardworking families in Illinois.
The package includes measures to encourage entrepreneurship, help tipped employees keep all their gratuities and create opportunities for technical skill-building that can lead to high-paying jobs. By supporting this package, Rep. La Ha is committed to reducing the financial burdens on middle-class Illinoisans and reshaping our state into a destination for families, students, small businesses, and licensed professionals.
She also offered a message to fellow mothers: “To every mom reading this: You are irreplaceable. The way you show up, love deeply, and keep going even when no one sees matters more than you know. Your calling may look different than someone else’s, but the impact you make is powerful beyond measure. Today and every day, I thank you for all you do.”
Rep. La Ha proudly serves the people of the 82nd District.
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