| Our Nation Must Come Together to Heal |
Over the past week, communities across the nation have been rightfully shaken over the wrongful death of George Floyd. His death was tragic and justice must be served.
From Augusta to Statesboro, protestors have demonstrated their First Amendment right by gathering peacefully, and I’m proud of the 12th District for serving as an example for the rest of America. Violence is not the answer, and we must come together in order for our nation to heal.
Joining Secretary Perdue at Athena Farms
This week I had the opportunity to join U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue at Athena Farms in Atlanta to see the Farmers to Families Food Box Program in action.
Congressman Allen joins Secretary Perdue at Athena Farms in Atlanta, Ga.
Congressman Allen (right) and Zippy Duvall, President of the American Farm Bureau (left)
This USDA program partners with regional and local distributors, whose workforces have been significantly impacted by COVID-19, to purchase $3 billion in fresh produce, dairy, and meat and deliver boxes to Americans in need.
Touring University Hospital Summerville
The COVID-19 outbreak has demonstrated the need to bring back control of the U.S. supply chain. I had the opportunity to tour University Hospital Summerville and learn about the gown and anti-viral production lines they have set up because they cannot rely on foreign supply chains any longer.
Thank you to all of our healthcare workers who have been on the frontlines of combating COVID-19.
Addressing the Rotary Club of Dublin
Over the past several weeks I’ve had the privilege of speaking with various groups via conference and video calls. Yesterday, I got the chance to participate in a Facebook Live with the Dublin Rotary Club to provide a legislative update and answer questions from members.
You can watch the Facebook Live here.
2020 Congressional Art Competition Winners
This week I announced the winning artwork submissions from high school students in Georgia’s 12th District for the 2020 Congressional Art Competition. The first place winner’s artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year, and all other winning pieces will be displayed in my offices.
First place: “Harmony” by Fahriye Caliskan from Statesboro High School
Fahriye’s artwork will hang in the U.S. Capitol for the next year!
First Runner Up: “Crow” by Bailey Borck from Statesboro High School
Second Runner Up and People’s Choice Award: “Leo’s Adventure” by Abigail Burke from Lakeside High School
Third Runner Up: “16th Hole” by Loren O’Steen from Coffee High School
Congratulations to our winners and all the talented students who participated!
ICYMI: I recently had the opportunity to join Vice President Mike Pence in Atlanta for a roundtable discussion with restaurant leaders at the Waffle House headquarters.
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Sincerely,
Rick Allen
Member of Congress |
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