I hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend and were able to spend time with loved ones and reflect on the great sacrifice our Lord Jesus Christ made for us. He is Risen, Indeed!
I have been able to spend this week and last week in the district during the Easter recess. Here are a few snapshots from some of my stops along the way:
I had a great visit with students from John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School.
These students gave me an update on their hydroelectric project that will provide a renewable and flexible source of electricity at a lower cost. The ideas and innovation behind this project are truly remarkable and I look forward to staying up to date on their progress.
I spoke to the Waynesboro Rotary Club.
I enjoyed giving them an update about my work on the House Education and Workforce Committee, the House Agriculture Committee, and our legislative accomplishments during the 115th Congress.
I also had the opportunity to participate in a National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) In-Store Event!
It was great to get behind the counter and experience firsthand the economic opportunity that convenience stores offer to consumers.
Convenience stores are the quintessential small business – providing quick goods and services to all. Small businesses are the heart of our communities all over the country, and I’m excited to have had the opportunity to participate in the NACS In-Store program right here in my hometown to see and be a part of the many benefits convenience stores offer to the residents of Augusta.
I spoke to an AP Government class at Screven County High School.
As a member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, one of my top priorities in Congress is the education of our students and I was happy to do my part by talking to the class about our political process. I was able to share with the students how our legislative process works and the meaningful policy changes we are making in our country. The students had tremendous questions on my legislative priorities, the future of agriculture, and school safety. We discussed the positive effects of tax reform, the process of writing this year’s Farm Bill as a member of the House Agriculture Committee, and legislation that we passed in the House to strengthen school safety, language that was recently signed into law. These students recognize the future is theirs, and that they must get involved at an early age. What a wonderful experience.
I traveled down the road to Millen, GA where I toured MI Metals, Inc.
MI Metals is a nationwide leader in aluminum part manufacturing and is a great job creator for Jenkins County! Thanks for the tour!
I also gave remarks to the Jenkins County Rotary Club while I was in Millen.
I enjoyed seeing so many familiar faces and giving them an update on my work in Washington. Thanks for having me!
I had the opportunity to visit Plant Vogtle and receive an update on the continued progress of units 3 and 4, which are currently under construction.
I am so pleased to see the great strides being made on Units 3 and 4 here at Plant Vogtle. We have thousands of dedicated workers helping to construct two of the first new nuclear reactors in decades—and after touring the plant and seeing firsthand the vast progress being made on Units 3 and 4, there is no doubt in my mind that America will continue to be a dominant player in the global nuclear industry.
I spoke at the Downtown Statesboro Rotary Club meeting!
I spoke about the positive impacts that tax reform is having on Georgia-12, deregulation at the federal level, the ongoing efforts to repeal President Obama’s Dodd-Frank Act, as well as higher education reforms.
I met with Laurens County Sheriff Larry Dean, Laurens County School Superintendent Dan Brigman, and Laurens County Chief Deputy Major Stan Wright on what Congress is doing for school safety.
We spoke about the safety of children and staff at public schools and I appreciate hearing the valuable insight that these gentlemen provided.
The House of Representatives recently passed the STOP School Violence Act which would reauthorize $75 million a year for a school safety grant program, legislation recently signed into law. This important legislation provides schools, local law enforcement, and students the tools they need to stop threats before they become reality. Schools will be able to coordinate more with local law enforcement, make significant improvements to school security, and train students and personnel to identify violent behavior.
I had the chance to stop by the Effingham County Rotary Club meeting to say hello to a few folks.
I had a great tour of Fort Stewart with Garrison Commander Colonel Jason Wolter to hear about the needs of our Georgia military bases!
Colonel Wolter gave me an in depth overview of training capabilities at Fort Stewart, military housing, and the resources that they need to ensure military readiness. I’d like to thank Colonel Wolter for showing me around the base and providing me with useful information to bring back to Washington!
This week we are also celebrating a tradition unlike any other. I hope you all have a happy and safe Masters Week!
Masters week is a very popular time for tours in my D.C. office!
If you are interested in scheduling tours in Washington, please visit my website at https://allen.house.gov/constituent-services/tour-request-form.htm.
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Sincerely,
Rick Allen
Member of Congress |
