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Congressman McHenry Weekly Update
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Important Information for Those Impacted by Ongoing Flooding
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I’ve been closely monitoring the recent rain event in western North Carolina. For all Tenth District constituents who have been impacted by this weather, please notify your County Emergency Management Office so they can direct you to available resources for assistance. I also recently shared some other helpful information to help those affected such as emergency shelters open in western North Carolina. That information can be accessed by clicking here or on the image below.
On Friday, I had the opportunity to get a firsthand look at some of the worst damage in Polk County with County Manager Marche Pittman and Emergency Management Director Bobby Arledge. I am very thankful the hard work of the first responders and all of those helping to assist our neighbors in need.
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2018 Congressional Art Competition Winner
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This week I met some of the Tenth District's best and brightest students. On Tuesday, I hosted a reception for the winner of the Congressional Art Competition, Katie Moua. Katie, who lives in Claremont and is a sophomore at Bunker Hill High School, was selected by a panel of judges from the Tenth District as the winner of the 2018 Congressional Art Competition for her work, "Wired Eyes."
Katie's work, pictured below, will be prominently displayed in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. alongside pieces from each of the Congressional districts across the country. By winning the Tenth District's competition, she will be eligible for a scholarship to the Savannah College of Art and Design or Tennessee Wesleyan College. Click here to learn more about the Congressional Art Competition.
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A Busy Week Back Home in the Tenth District
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With Congress out of session in recognition of Memorial Day, I had the pleasure of spending all week back home in western North Carolina. On Tuesday I started my week with the Seniors in Maiden where I provided an update from Washington, and discussing the issues and priorities important to them. Thanks to all who came out on a very rainy morning.
On Wednesday, I began my morning by joining Charlotte City Councilman Tariq Bokhari for a podcast at Queen City Fintech and the Carolina Fintech Hub. It was great to speak with so many involved in exciting new innovations in the financial industry.
On Thursday, I returned to my alma mater, Ashbrook High School in Gastonia to celebrate a truly exceptional teacher, Mr. Trip McGill. I had the honor of presenting him with a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol and also with the prestigious Order of the Long Leaf Pine. I also want to thank North Carolina Senator Kathy Harrington for arranging for the Order of the Long Leaf Pine to be presented to Mr. McGill.
That evening, in Gastonia, I offered opening remarks to one of FINRA's investor education forums that the agency holds throughout the country each year. The forums are a free public service of FINRA and help provide important information on investor and consumer protection.
Friday morning, I presented flags flown over the U.S. Capitol to honor the work of Gastonia Police Detectives Heather Houser and Adam Wilson. Detectives Houser and Wilson were honored with the National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS Award Honorable Mention for North Carolina. The award recognized their work on a human trafficking case.
My next stop was in Shelby where it was great to catch up with so many friends and community leaders at the Shelby Rotary Club. I also enjoyed hearing about the great work that the Ronald McDonald House does locally and nationwide.
I always enjoy having the chance to be in studio with Jim Bishop at WCAB in Rutherford County. It was good to head over to his studio on Friday afternoon to catch up and talk about the latest from Washington as well as the storms that have been ravaging western North Carolina over the past week.
Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more on last week's events back home in the Tenth District.
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Hometowns of Americans who died for U.S. since 9/11
Axios
On Monday we honored and remembered our fallen heroes who died defending our freedoms. Our servicemen and women come from all across the country including right here in the Tenth District. This map highlights the home counties of those who have lost their lives in the post-9/11 conflicts. Please join me in praying for the brave men and women who serve our country and continue to keep us safe.
FCC chairman marks achievement of Internet in every NC classroom
WRAL
I was excited to hear about this remarkable achievement. North Carolina will be the first in the country to provide Internet to every classroom in the state. Students like those I represent in the Tenth District deserve to have the best and it is great to hear that even students in the most rural areas will have access to the Internet at school.
State lawmakers unveil new opioid bill
WRAL
The opioid epidemic is devastating families and communities all across the country, including right here in the Tenth District. I applaud our state lawmakers and their hard work to try and find solutions to this tragic epidemic.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. OFFICE
2334 Rayburn HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515
Telephone: 202.225.2576
Fax: 202.225.0316
GASTONIA DISTRICT OFFICE
Suite 115
Gaston Co. Administrative Bldg
128 West Main Avenue
Gastonia, NC 28053
Telephone: 704.833.0096
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HICKORY DISTRICT OFFICE
1990 Main Ave. SE, PO Box 1830
Hickory, NC 28603
Telephone: 828.327.6100
Toll-Free in NC: 800.477.2576
Fax: 828.327.8311
BLACK MTN. DISTRICT OFFICE
160 Midland Avenue
Black Mountain, NC 28711
Telephone: 828.669.0600
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