Crossnore Visit

This week I had the opportunity to visit a children's home in Winston Salem called Crossnore. Crossnore has about 200 acres of land where they provide services including therapy, family preservation, foster care and adoption services, and youth independent living. Crossnore has served children and families for more than 100 years. Thank you, Crossnore!

About Us | Crossnore Communities for Children in North Carolina

Pediatric Dentist Visit

This week I was able to meet with a group of pediatric dentists on the floor. We were able to discuss the history of the House floor, health care policy, and advocating for health care policy. Representative Schietzelt was also able to join us on the floor. I always enjoy being able to take groups on the floor and discuss the importance of advocating and health policy.

Medal of Honor Recipient- Captain Hugh R. Nelson Jr.

This week I had the honor of meeting with the family members of Captain Hugh R. Nelson Jr of Rocky Mount. Captain Nelson was an Army helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. He made the ultimate sacrifice and saved the lives of three of his crew members. Captain Nelson was awarded the Medal of Honor back in January by President Biden.

Captain Hugh R. Nelson Jr. | Medal of Honor Recipient | U.S. Army

Page Visit

This week I had the privilege of having two pages with me at the General Assembly, Clara and Lena. Clara and Lena attend high school in Greenville. This week the pages were able to see the legislative process firsthand. Thank you pages for coming down to the General Assembly this week!

Miss Morganton Visit

This week I had a meeting with Zoe Charles, who is Miss Morganton. Zoe is currently getting ready to compete for Miss North Carolina. During her time here we were able to discuss health care policy, specifically breast cancer policy. Zoe's platform is raising awareness for breast cancer. It was great to discuss health care policy with a Miss North Carolina contestant!

Ag Kids Visit

This week agriculture kids from across the state came and visited the General Assembly. During their time here the kids were able to talk about farming and advocating for farm policy. Thank you, Farm Bureau for bringing the Ag kids to the General Assembly!

Pitt County Fun Fact!!

In 1889 Greenville got its first railroad connection after years of debate among residents in Greenville and other parts of Pitt County. The railroad access opened up more opportunities for the growth and expansion of businesses in the city. The Eastern Reflector newspaper proclaimed “Greenville is now no longer among the out-of-the-way places, but is joined to the outside world with bands of steel.”