From Sen. Phil Berger’s office:
Preston, Tillman, and Soucek to be Chairs for Education
Raleigh, N.C. ? Senate Republican Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) announced today that upon convening the 2011-2012 session of the General Assembly he will name Sen. Jean Preston (R-Carteret), Sen. Jerry Tillman (R-Randolph), and Sen. Dan Soucek (R-Watauga) as Co-Chairs of the Senate Committee on Education/Higher Education. Sen. Preston is a retired educator and Sen. Tillman is a retired school administrator. Preston and Tillman will also serve with Sen. Tom Apodaca (R-Henderson) as Co-Chairs of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Education/Higher Education.
Sen. Berger said, ?These leaders know what it is like to structure an educational system from the inside. Their knowledge and expertise will be crucial to building a firm foundation for our schools.?
?Strong schools make for strong communities and a strong state. Working to improve our educational system will be a top priority in the next session of the General Assembly.? said Sen. Preston.
Sen. Tillman said, ?Education is a vital component to the long-term health of our state. Strengthening our schools is a long-term project and a worthy cause.?
Sen. Soucek said, ?Providing a pathway toward higher education is not only key to the future of our students but is also the way to support and sustain the economic future of our state.?
