This week I had the privilege to go to Maynard Children's Hospital and pass out book boxes with the Book Harvest staff. Book Harvest is an organization that distributes boxes of books to newborn babies and their families, ensuring that reading becomes an integral part of a baby's earliest days. Last year I was able to secure funding for this organization in the State budget and was grateful to be able to see the program in action. Thank you, Book Harvest!
This week HB 231, Social Work Interstate Licensure Compact, was heard in Senate rules. The bill was passed with a favorable report, and we are hoping it will be heard on the Senate floor soon! This act will establish and enter NC into an interstate compact for the practice of social work, making licensure easier.
This week the Duke Internal Medicine Residents came to the NC General Assembly for their advocacy day. I was honored to talk to the resident physicians about the history of the House floor, health policy, and the importance of advocating. Thank you for coming out Duke Internal Medicine Resident Physicians!
Healthy Opportunity Pilot Visit
This week I had the privilege of meeting with various members of organizations from across the state that are a part of the Healthy Opportunity Pilot. We were able to discuss health policy, all the great work the HOP has been doing across the state, and the importance of advocating to your legislators.
The Independence Fund Visit
This week I had the opportunity to meet with the folks from Independence Fund. The Independence Fund has a program, Veterans Justice Initiative, that offers services to support and promote independence within the Veteran community. During our meeting we were able to discuss the work they have been doing over the past year.
Elizabeth Dole
I was able to meet Senator Elizabeth Dole on the House Floor. Elizabeth Dole was recognized for all the great work she has done serving NC and our country. It was an honor to meet her!
Pitt County Fun Fact!!
In 1774 following the death of Richard Evans before official completion of the town’s establishment, seven appointed commissioners laid the town into 100 half-acre lots sold by public auction. The original charter was amended to fulfill all of the requirements of the General Assembly and Martinsborough became the county seat of Pitt County. The David Stone and Peter Brown survey map of North Carolina (pictured above) was one of the first maps to show the settlement of Greenville.
Thank you for entrusting me with the honor of serving as your representative. I am here to represent your interests and values, and to be a resource for you.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Representative Tim Reeder, MD - District 9 - Pitt County | 300 N. Salisbury Street Legislative Office Building, Rm. 416B | Raleigh, NC 27603 US
