June 10, 2018
Congressman McHenry Weekly Update

Congratulations to the 2018 Service Academy Appointees


Every year it is my honor to nominate some of the best and brightest in western North Carolina for appointments to our nation’s service academies. Please join me in congratulating the six exceptional young men who have accepted appointments for the class of 2022. I am confident they will be excellent representatives of western North Carolina while at the service academies and as they continue their service to our nation.


Davis Kennedy of Shelby, NC is the son of Anne Kennedy and Scott Kennedy and graduated from Shelby High School in 2017. This past year Davis attended the University of South Carolina where he was a member of the Navy ROTC. He will be attending the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis.


Thomas Lawley, III of Newton, NC is the son of Tammy and Thomas Lawley, Jr. and graduated from Davidson Day School in 2017. In May, Tommy also graduated from the Naval Academy Preparatory School in Newport, Rhode Island and will be attending the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis where he will play football.


Brandon Sherrill of Lincolnton, NC is the son of Rosenetta Farley and John Sherrill, Jr. and graduated from Lincolnton High School in 2017. In May, Brandon also graduated from the Naval Academy Preparatory School in Newport, Rhode Island and will be attending the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis.


Ryan Matz of Denver, NC is the son of Joanne and Kristian Matz and a graduate of East Lincoln High School. He will be attending the United States Military Academy at West Point where he will play football.


Stonewall Sisk of Iron Station, NC is the son of Ann and Gregory Sisk and a graduate of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics in Durham. Stone will be attending the United States Military Academy at West Point.


Daniel Andreou of Cramerton, NC is the son of Catherine and Costa Andreou and a graduate of Charlotte Country Day School. Although, Daniel Andreou also received a nomination from Congressman McHenry to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis he has chosen to attend the United States Military Academy in West Point. He received this nomination from U.S. Senator Richard Burr.

Renewing the Call for the Release of Pastor Brunson


Pastor Andrew Brunson, who is originally from Black Mountain, North Carolina, has been wrongfully imprisoned in Turkey since October 2016. He was indicted on bogus charges and, if convicted, could face up to 35 years in prison. This is unacceptable. Last month, I sent a letter to President Erdogan of Turkey with a bipartisan group of 153 of my colleagues demanding the release of Pastor Brunson. You can read the letter here. On Wednesday, I delivered a speech on the House floor renewing our call for the release of Pastor Brunson. Watch my speech by clicking here or on the image below.
 

Cutting the Deficit


Thursday night, the House voted to cut the deficit with the passage of a $15 billion rescissions package. This package was requested by President Trump and is the largest in U.S. history. Click here or on the image below to read my full statement on the passage of this important legislation that will help prevent taxpayers like those I represent in the Tenth District from seeing more of their hard earned money being wasted by Washington bureaucrats.


What I Have Been Reading

House passes bill authorizing $50M in grants to fight MS-13

Washington Examiner


As dangerous gangs like MS-13 threaten the safety of our communities we must ensure our local law enforcement have the resources they need to prevent and combat gang violence. This week, the House addressed this growing threat by sending a bill to the President’s desk that will help keep our communities safe. This bill officially authorizes the Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program in order to help our state and local law enforcement protect communities like those I represent in the Tenth District from violent gangs.


White House launches multimillion dollar ad campaign to combat opioid addiction

CNN


The opioid crisis has devastated families and communities all across America, including right here in the Tenth District. Last week, President Trump announced a new initiative, the Opioid Youth Program to help prevent opioid abuse and misuse among young Americans. I applaud President Trump on this initiative and look forward to continuing to work with him in the fight against this epidemic.                                        


57 homes damaged in recent storms, slides

Tryon Daily Bulletin


Please join me in continuing to pray for all of those affected by the recent storms in western North Carolina. I am very thankful for all of those who are working to help rebuild and recover from these recent events. For anyone who was affected please reach out to your local emergency management office. That information can be accessed by clicking here.                                            

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

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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