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For Immediate Release:
10/23/2008

Congressman Geoff Davis Welcomes Nicholas and Robertson Counties to the Appalachian Regional Commission

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Davis hosted separate events in Nicholas and Robertson Counties to welcome the counties into the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). The counties were added to the ARC through the Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2008, which was signed into law on October 8, 2008.

The events were held at the Nicholas County Courthouse and the Robertson County Public Library. Approximately forty people attended the event in Nicholas County, and fifty people were estimated to have been in the audience at the library in Robertson County. Several local officials were in attendance at the events, including Carlisle Mayor Ronnie Clark, State Representatives Tom McKee and Sannie Overly, City Council members, Fiscal Court Magistrates, and representatives from the Buffalo Trace Area Development District.

Congressman Davis stated, “This has been a long time coming. Adding Nicholas and Robertson Counties to the ARC has been a top priority in these communities for many years. With help from Senators McConnell and Bunning, I am proud that we have finally succeeded in getting these counties access to the development programs they need. Joining the ARC will allow both Nicholas and Robertson Counties to improve their infrastructure, increase prosperity, and develop a brighter economic future.”

In Nicholas County, opening remarks were delivered by County Judge Executive Larry Tincher. “This is a historic day in our county,” Judge Tincher said. “We are tickled to death to finally be admitted to ARC. This has been a long-term goal for Nicholas County, and we appreciate the efforts that Congressman Davis and his staff have put into getting this legislation signed into law. Congressman Davis has really gone to bat for us and we all appreciate it.”

In Robertson County, County Judge Executive Billy Allison welcomed the crowd and discussed the opportunities that the ARC will bring to his county. “The ARC will bring valuable funding and assistance to the people of Robertson County,” Judge Allison stated. “They will help us expand access to water and sewer lines to reach more of our residents. We are also trying to build a new school, and I’m looking forward to seeing how the ARC can help us expedite and improve this project so that more children can benefit. Congressman Davis has been working hard to pull for our communities and we are all grateful.”

After making their remarks, the County Judge Executives introduced Congressman Davis, who addressed the audience and read a letter from ARC Federal Co-Chair Anne B. Pope. In the letter, Ms. Pope wrote, “[Nicholas and Robertson Counties] are now part of an organization with a rich history of working with local communities to foster economic growth and development. ARC stands ready to work with you in addressing critical infrastructure needs, building a competitive workforce, and creating new jobs.”

The ARC is a federal-State partnership that increases job opportunities and per capita income in Appalachia to reach parity with the nation; strengthens the capacity of the people of Appalachia to compete in the global economy; develops and improves Appalachia's infrastructure to make the Region economically competitive; and builds the Appalachian Development Highway System to reduce Appalachia's isolation.

The Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2008 authorizes $510 million between 2008 and 2012. Federal funding for ARC is addressed each year through the appropriations process.

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