Senate Republican Caucus Chairman Bill Ketron (R-Murfreesboro) received the Tennessee Disability Coalition's "2015 Disability Hero" award. The award honors public servants who champion causes to help Tennesseans with disabilities and their families.

"I am very humbled to receive this award from such an inspiring organization," said Senator Ketron. "It is an honor to partner with this group to help improve the lives of those who live with disabilities and I salute all of those who work tirelessly toward that goal every day. They are the real heroes."

The Tennessee Disability Coalition is an alliance of organizations and individuals joined to promote the full and equal participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of life. The Coalition and its member organizations represent Tennesseans of every age, economic background, political persuasion and disability.