August 1, 2007 – Governor Minner signed House Bill 57, which created a 2-1-1 Community Social Services Helpline to provide vital government support services information and referral services at a centralized location. Pictured with Gov. Minner (from left to right) are: Ed Fielding, legislative advocate, American Association of Retired Persons (AARP); Sen. Margaret Rose Henry; Rita Landgraf, state president, AARP; John Barnes, associate state director, AARP; George Meldrum, executive council, AARP; Lucretia Young, state director, AARP; John Walsh, legislative advocate, AARP; Rep. Pam Maier; Rose Payne, legislative advocate, AARP; and Pat Maichle, Developmental Disabilities Council, Department of Health and Social Services.
