News from Delegate Herring- 4th Week Session

Greetings! This e-newsletter comes to you a little early this week.  The General Assembly will not meet on Friday due to the snow forecast.  We plan to reconvene on Monday.

DELEGATE HERRING MEETS WITH SEC. OF TRANSPORTATION ON BRAC-133

On Tuesday, Delegate Herring met with the Secretary of Transportation Sean Connaughton regarding the BRAC-133 and the transportation study.  Delegate Herring emphasized  Alexandria City’s desire to preserve the integrity of the Winkler Botanical Preserve.  She will have an individual briefing on the study and will continue to work with the state’s federal delegation and representatives of the Winkler Botanical Preserve to find a transportation solution.  Given the state’s financial circumstances, the state is unable to move on the Alternative plan that is introduced.  Therefore, it is imperative that we work closely with our Congressional representatives.

DELEGATE HERRING PRESENTED WITH VIRGINIA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION 2009 ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD

Northern Virginia teachers and administrators met with Delegate Herring on Monday to present her with the 2009 Rookie of the Year Award.  Delegate Herring had a 100% voting record supporting the educational needs of Virginia’s children.

DELEGATE HERRING MEETS WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF NASA AREOSPACE TEAM

Thursday, Delegate Herring meet with representatives of the NASA Aerospace Team regarding space programs and job opportunities in Northern Virginia.

“The FAA has recognized Virginia as ‘the most progressive state in the country in enacting innovative incentives to lure space transportation companies to the state.’  As a member of the Science and Technology Committee, I am committed to advancing Virginia as the premier location for space, said Delegate Herring.   “I had the honor of meeting with representatives from Lockheed Martin, SSAI, and the Virginia Air and Space Center and I look forward to working with them to advance our space initiative.”

DELEGATE HERRING MEETS WAYNE NEWTON AS HE LOBBIES FOR PATAWOMECK TRIBAL RECOGNITION

On Tuesday, International Star and Virginia native, Wayne Newton traveled to Richmond to urge the General Assembly to recognize the Patawomeck Indian Tribe.  After he spoke, he stopped to greet fans and pose for pictures.  The Richmond Times Dispact pubished this photo of Del. Herring and Mr. Newton on their website. You can read the article here.