Smashin Sue - Teamsters Local 25

L to R: Amy Weinstock, Director Autism Insurance Resource Center, Michael Borr,
Chairman of AFAM, Sean M. O’Brien, President and Principal Officer of Teamsters Local 25.
President O’Brien Honored by Autism
Community with Impact and Achievement
Award at State House on April 14
Local 25 President Sean O’Brien was honored at the State House in Boston on
April 14 as part of the Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts awareness day. The
non-partisan organization was formed in 2004 to address the need for public
advocacy on behalf of individuals, families and professionals who have or deal
with people with autism spectrum disorder and regularly works with other
autism-related organizations to present a unified front for awareness and funding.
President O’Brien was honored for his leadership in working with all of the
grassroots organizations to help pass the autism insurance legislation. Sen. Steven A.
Tolman and State Rep. Ellen Story were honored as legislators of the year.
“Although I was the one honored, I accepted this award on behalf of the entire
membership of Teamsters Local 25.” Said President Sean M. O’Brien, “Our members
have given their money and resources to help those affected by the Autism spectrum
disorder.”
Many Local 25 members attended the event. Following the ceremony, attendees
were encouraged to meet with their legislators to thank them for passing the autism
insurance legislation and to educate them about the issue.
To view a video of O’Brien getting the award, visit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJciLDpjCLU&feature=related.
12 | The SPOKESMAN | SUMMER 2011 | www.teamsterslocal25.com