A Productive Start to 2017

Helping Out NC-10 Fire Departments

On Thursday I was proud to present the Lowell Fire Department in Gaston County with a grant check received through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). This grant will help the department purchase equipment to enhance long term safety and health benefits to fire personnel and vehicle rescue equipment that is particularly helpful when responding to large vehicle wrecks. This is the fourth consecutive year the Lowell Fire Department has received a grant through the AFG Program. I enjoyed meeting with the department and thanking them for all they do to keep Lowell safe.

Busy Week at Home in the Tenth District

This week, as Congress observed its Independence Day district work period, I was back home in western North Carolina to celebrate the holiday and meet with folks across the Tenth District. My first stop was at the Walmart Training Academy in Denver where I had the opportunity to sit in on a class.

Afterwards I stopped by the Lincoln Economic Development Association to discuss economic development issues in Lincoln County.

Later on Thursday I met with several groups at my Gastonia District Office. First I met with local agents from the New York Life Insurance Company to discuss tax reform and how it will impact North Carolina. Next, I met a young advocate from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation who came to speak on behalf of loved ones who live with cystic fibrosis. For additional photos from these events, be sure to like my Facebook page and follow me on Twitter and Instagram.

Western North Carolina played a vital role in the fight for our nation’s independence. As a big history buff, I enjoyed this Shelby Star article on how the Kings Mountain National Military Park and reenactors with the Backcountry Militia are helping to ensure we remember an important moment in our nation’s history.