The national chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation presented state Rep. Myra Crownover with its “Legislative Champion” award on Saturday at the annual “Black Tie and Boots” fundraiser for the Central Texas Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

The event was held at the Bob Bullock Texas History Museum in Austin. The event chairman was Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, with his wife, Tricia, serving as chairwoman.

Crownover was honored for her efforts during the 2009 legislative session to secure funding to expand newborn screenings to include screening for cystic fibrosis.

“After six years of hard work, I am so proud to have been a part of the team effort to expand newborn screening in Texas, and I especially want to thank the families living with CF who took the time to educate the Legislature about the importance of early detection,” Crownover said in a news release. “Newborn screening makes a critical difference in the quality and length of life for many newborn Texans and their families every year, and the addition of cystic fibrosis to the list represents the culmination of years of hard work by many dedicated individuals.”

Crownover has represented District 64, which includes portions of Denton County, in the Texas House of Representatives since 2000.