6 | Florida Assisted Living Association the 2012 annual conference as well as a column about our industry that was published in several state newspapers. Additionally, the newsletter provided details about a FALA election initiative that provided ALFs with ALF voter guidelines to prevent voter fraud. FALA LEADERSHIP Luis Collazo, of Palm Breeze Assisted Living Facility in Hialeah, was installed at our annual conference as FALA’s 2012-13 president. He also received the 2012 Sid Rosenblatt Excellence in Leadership Award. This annual award is presented to an individual with outstanding leadership abilities and was designed to honor Sid Rosenblatt, one of the founding members of FALA. Mr. Rosenblatt has been an inspiration to FALA members for his commitment to excellence in leadership. “I am so deeply humbled,” Mr. Collazo said during his installation. “As we continue our roles as caregivers, we will continue to draw from our values. I am very grateful for this incredible honor.”
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