(NASHVILLE, TN), February 1, 2012  -- State Senator Rusty Crowe and Representative Kent Williams said today they were very pleased that Governor Bill Haslam included improvements for Roan Mountain State Park and the historic Sabine Hill House in the state’s 2012-2013 state budget.  The local lawmakers made the announcement as the General Assembly began looking at the details of the budget in anticipation of hearings on the proposal by each department beginning next week.

“We were delighted to see these two projects were included in the budget,” said Senator Crowe.  “This is very important to many local citizens.”

The $1.26 million for Roan Mountain State Park will be used to upgrade the campground, including leveling sites, improving electrical service, new campsite equipment, bathhouse renovations, and roadway repairs.  The $1.1 million for the historic Sabine Hill House will be used for the restoration and repairs to both the interior and exterior of the structure and landscaping enhancements.

“It is very important that we provide the repairs to our parks that are needed as tourism is a vital part of our economy,” added Williams.  “We must also preserve our historic structures which are such an important part of our community.  These funds will help us accomplish those goals.”  

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(NASHVILLE, TN, December 21, 2011) – State Senator Rusty Crowe (R-Johnson City) and Representative Matthew Hill (R-Johnson City) today congratulated Fairmont Elementary for being chosen as a 2012 national “distinguished school” in the category of “exceptional student achievement.”  Fairmont was among only four Tennessee Title I schools receiving the honors and one of two in the state to receive national recognition.
 
Title I is a distinction given to schools that serve a large population of economically disadvantaged students.

 “This is another very prestigious award for Fairmont,” said Senator Crowe.  “I congratulate Principal Carol McGill, the teachers, parents and students for their hard work.”

“This is a major achievement and we are very proud of this accomplishment,” added Rep. Hill.  “I congratulate the excellent work done by the teachers at this school and know that it will benefit these students for many years to come.”

Fairmont Elementary will receive $5,000, and represent Tennessee at the 2012 National Title I conference in January in Seattle, Washington.

Fairmont Elementary was one of only six schools recently chosen as a 2011 “Blue Ribbon School,” an award given in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Education’s No Child Left Behind program to honor those schools which attain high academic goals and for their efforts to close achievement gaps. 

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     (NASHVILLE), October  21 , 2011  – State Senator Rusty Crowe (R-Johnson City) announced today that during the fiscal year 2021-2012 Washington County will receive approximately $233.8 million in state appropriations.  Also, Washington County will receive a portion of the federal funds included in Tennessee's $30.8 billion budget as adopted by the 107th General Assembly.

     Listed budget appropriations for Washington County in the following general categories are:  $57.4 million for education (kindergarten through 12th grade); $16.2 million in shared state tax collections; $63.7 million for health and social services; $74.45 in economic development and higher education; $8.87 million for justice and public safety; $2.55 million for recreation and resources development; and $2.2 million for transportation and state highway projects. 

     “Overall, Washington County fared well in this budget year,” Crowe said.

     The county-by-county statistics are prepared by the Office of Legislative Budget Analysis, which works in concert with state finance officials in gathering the detailed information.

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NOTE TO MEDIA:  The full report can be found at:  http://www.capitol.tn.gov/joint/staff/budget-analysis/county-reports/counties11/Washington.pdf

     (NASHVILLE), October 20, 2011  – State Senator Rusty Crowe (R-Johnson City) announced today that during the fiscal year 2011-2012 Carter County will receive approximately $108.5 million in state appropriations.  Also, Carter County will receive a portion of the federal funds included in Tennessee's $30.8 billion budget as adopted by the 107th General Assembly.

     Listed budget appropriations for Carter County in the following general categories are:  $39.5 million for education (kindergarten through 12th grade); $15.2 million in shared state tax collections; $31.278 million for health and social services; $2.8 in economic development and higher education; $15.7 million for justice and public safety; $2.65 million for recreation and resources development; and $1.26 million for transportation and state highway projects. 

     “Overall, Carter County fared well in this budget year,” Crowe said.
    
     The county-by-county statistics are prepared by the Office of Legislative Budget Analysis, which works in concert with state finance officials in gathering the detailed information.

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NOTE TO MEDIA:  The full report can be found at:  http://www.capitol.tn.gov/joint/staff/budget-analysis/county-reports/counties11/carter.pdf

(NASHVILLE, TN, October 20, 2011) – State Senator Rusty Crowe (R-Johnson City) congratulated Fairmont Elementary for being chosen as a 2011 “Blue Ribbon School.”  The award is given in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Education’s No Child Left Behind program to honor those schools which attain high academic goals and for their efforts to close achievement gaps.

Only six schools in Tennessee were chosen for the award.

“I was absolutely delighted that Fairmont received this very prestigious award in the category of improvement,” said Senator Crowe.  “I congratulate Principal Carol McGill, the teachers, parents and students for this major achievement.”

Crowe said the school will receive $2,500 and recognition during a ceremony in Washington, D.C. in November.

“I know we will continue to see great success from this school in the future,” Crowe concluded.

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