BRIDGEPORT/MORGANTOWN,
W.Va. – U.S.
Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today made several stops in Harrison and
Monongalia counties. First, Senator Capito visited the North Central West
Virginia Airport where she participated in a roundtable discussion with local
leaders to discuss ongoing projects and economic development efforts. Later,
Senator Capito traveled to West Virginia University (WVU) where she toured the
Major Units Lab and delivered the 2022 William N. Poundstone Lecture.
“North
Central West Virginia Airport is playing a major role in future economic
development and aerospace initiatives in West Virginia, which is why I have,
and continue to, work hard to secure support to build a new terminal building, and expand flight services at CKB,” Senator Capito said. “It was great to join with local leaders,
elected officials, and educational professionals today to talk about ways we
can continue to foster growth at the airport and in the region. West Virginia
has such a strong tradition of involvement in the aerospace industry, and I
look forward to that continuing here in north central West Virginia.”
“We are
thankful to have Senator Capito visit the CKB Airport today to discuss the
future economic development in north central West Virginia. We also appreciate
her continued support as we grow the airport. We welcomed the opportunity to
update her on our ongoing projects that will continue to support the aerospace
industry and commercial aviation in West Virginia,” North Central West Virginia Airport Director Rick Rock said.
Later in the
day, Senator Capito traveled to Morgantown where she toured WVU Major Units Laboratory, and delivered the
2022 William N. Poundstone Lecture to the WVU Department of Mining Engineering.
“WVU is a leader
among many fields in our state, paving the way for research and development
that moves our state forward. I was honored to deliver the 2022 William N. Poundstone Lecture this
evening to students, staff, and facility in the Statler College, and see their Major
Units Labs first hand. WVU continues to prove that work done here is on par, if
not better, than any intuition in the nation, and I look forward to working
together in our shared goal of serving West Virginia and our residents,” Senator
Capito said.
Photos from today’s visit
included below:
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) holds a roundtable discussion at North Central West Virginia Airport in Harrison County, W.Va. on Monday, October 3, 2022.
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) visits WVU’s Major Units Labs in Morgantown, W.Va.
on Monday, October 3, 2022.
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) delivers the 2022 William N. Poundstone Lecture in Morgantown, W.Va. on Monday, October 3, 2022.
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