During the past two years, U.S. Rep. William Keating has been busy.

When in Washington, the Democrat has been pushing measures crucial to the economic health of this region, leaving no stone unturned, whether it is legislation to help safeguard the rights of the Mashpee Wampanoag to build a casino, or helping to secure markets for local cranberry growers across the Atlantic. In short, Keating has been busy working on behalf of the region’s voters and has proven himself to be one of the most effective legislators serving in Congress today. He ranks fourth out of 435 House members in getting amendments passed.

Losing my partner Faye to Alzheimer’s Disease three years ago was the most difficult experience of my life. However, through many years of caring for her and advocating for Alzheimer’s research and care, I have been inspired by so many caregivers, survivors, medical personnel, and people living with Alzheimer’s. There is an entire community working to change policy to improve care of people with Alzheimer’s and to access private and government funding for much-needed research.

Here in the Ninth Congressional District, this community is lucky to have the type of leadership that Congressman Bill Keating provides for us in D.C.