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July 4th…
First of all, I’d like to wish everyone a happy and safe 4th of July weekend. As the fireworks go off and the back yard barbecues commence, we should all consider ourselves extremely blessed to live in a country where we get to celebrate our freedom year in and year out. Our founding fathers had a vision of “One Nation under God” and “a government for the people by the people.”
My hope is that we as a nation—we as a people—never take democracy for granted. Enjoy your holiday and may God continue blessing America.
A Girl Named Piper…
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On Thursday, I accompanied Kermit Womack, owner of KURM Radio of Rogers, to Denning, Arkansas where a check for $4,500 was presented to Donetta Walker, the legal guardian of 4-year old Piper Evans, the young girl orphaned as a result of the tragic tornado that struck that community in late May. Piper’s mother, Teena Evans, was killed in the tornado and custody of the child was granted to Ms. Walker, her aunt. When I told Kermit of the tragedy and described the aftermath—including the hardship of Piper Evans—listeners of his radio station responded with an outpouring of support. Forty-four donors stepped forward and contributed to an account established in her name.
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Our visit Thursday included a tour of the immediate Denning area where a volunteer group from St. Michael’s Lutheran Church of West Omaha, Nebraska was busy removing debris from a destroyed church.
It is heart-warming to see the generosity represented in the effort by KURM Radio and its listeners. Hundreds of others have worked tirelessly to restore both Denning and Etna to some sense of normalcy since this tragic event. Thanks to everyone involved!
Week In Review…
For the last week I’ve been traveling throughout the Third District talking and visiting folks from all over the area.
Below I’ve posted a sort of “Week in Review” in case you missed it. The following are pictures, videos, and articles from the past week:
Lowell’s Mud-Town Days Parade
Medicare Town Hall in Bella Vista
Celebrating National Homeownership Month with Mutual Self-Help Housing in Harrison
Taking some BP with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. It was a lot of fun. Thanks to GM Eric Edelstein, the coaching staff, and players for this unique opportunity! And hey, I didn't do half bad. Watch the video below!
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Womack challenges Democrats for its Medicare plan (subscription needed)
$1.8M to pay 126 unemployed; Womack warns Medicare recipients
Sweat equity: Congressman tours self-help housing
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For more pictures from the events above, head to our Facebook page.
Speaking Of…
Remember, the best way to keep up with what I’m doing on an everyday basis is by logging onto to the different social media sites. Whether it be pictures, videos, press releases, votes, etc. – you will find it all on my Facebook page, Twitter handle and YouTube channel first. You can always visit my website at Womack.House.Gov for information as well.
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, www.Womack.House.Gov
Enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend and we'll talk again next week.
From the Front…
Steve Womack
U.S. Congressman
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U.S. Congressman
Steve Womack
Serving the Third District of Arkansas
