ON THE ROAD
I was honored to join the First Lady and Acting Secretary McAleenan in Huntington this week to bring national attention to how West Virginians on the front lines are fighting the opioid epidemic. They got to hear first-hand from those fighting every day and about the impacts the opioid epidemic is having on Huntington and communities across our state. The new and innovative ways our first responders and our drug courts are fighting the opioid epidemic in Huntington are crucial to ending this crisis across our country. I look forward to continuing to work with President Trump, the First Lady, and Acting Secretary McAleenan to find an end to this horrible crisis.
Following the roundtables, Acting Secretary McAleenan and I visited the Marshall University Forensic Science Center. The center provides critical forensic testing services to criminal justice systems in West Virginia and throughout the country. Marshall is providing an essential service by assisting federal and state law enforcement in their work to combat drug trafficking.
Regional Coordinator Mike Browning joined the legendary Rod Thorn and Tex Williams at the Tex Williams All-Sports Day Banquet.
Regional Coordinator Mary Jo Guidi read to students participating in the Energy Express program at Oak Glen High School.
Representative JoBeth Delawder joined members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars 5781 and VFW Department of WV to unveil the Veteran’s Memorial in Harman on July 4th. Made possible by the VFW and Volunteer Fire Department Company 46, this memorial dedication was particularly special because it was nearly cancelled due to flooding just days prior. Instead, this strong community was able to celebrate a beautiful Independence Day event.
Regional Coordinator Mary Jo Guidi brought greetings on my behalf to Oglebay's Salute to Patriotism event celebrating our nation's heroes.
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