NC Senior Tarheel Legislature - Area Agency on Aging

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Area Agency on Aging

NC SENIOR TAR HEEL LEGISLATURE

What is the Senior Tar Heel Legislalture?

Senate Bill 479 (G.S. 143-B-181.55) which was passed by the North Carolina General Assembly on July 24, 1993 called for the establishment of a North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislature (STHL).

The purpose of the STHL is to:

·	Provide information and education to senior adults on the legislative process and matters being considered by the NC General Assembly.
·	Promote citizen involvement and advocacy concerning aging issues before the NC General Assembly.
·	Assess the legislative needs of older adults by convening a forum modeled after the NC General Assembly.

The NC Senior Tar Heel Legislators report and make recommendations to the North Carolina General Assembly.

How the the Senior Tar Heel Legislature work?

The Senior Tar Heel Legislature is a single legislative body (unicameral) in structure, and each of the 100 counties is entitled to one delegate. Delegates must be 60 years of age or older. The STHL meets three times per year in the months of March, June, and October. At the conclusion of the Annual Session held in March in Raleigh, a report is submitted to the General Assembly of the STHL's proceedings and priority recommendations.

The NC Division of Aging provides staff support for the Legislature in cooperation with the Local Area Agency on Aging, Southwestern Commission, who are responsible for conducting the selection of delegates and alternates in Region A.

Who are your Senior Tar Heel Legislators in this region?

Clay County
Paul Vaught, Jr.
PO Box 292
Hayesville, NC 28904
828.389.8680

Cherokee County
Eva Wood
PO Box 2606
Andrews, NC 28901
828.321.5460

Graham County
Curtis Griggs
PO Box 278
Robbinsville, NC 28771
828.479.6000

Alternate
Doyle R. Brock
PO Box 1516
Robbinsville, NC 28771
828.479.3578

Haywood County
Ernestine Upchurch
1007 Frank Meheffey Rd.
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
828.926.1568

Alternate
Jackie Messer
233 Rogers Street
Waynesville, NC 28786
828.456.6884

Jackson County
Dr. Wilma Cosper
PO Box 107
Cullowhee, NC 28723
828.293.5159

Alternate
Irene Hooper
PO Box 2317
Cullowhee, NC 28723
828.293.5456

Macon County
Dorothy Crawford
PO Box 149
Franklin, NC 28744
828.524.2661

Alternate
Sue Waldroop
478 Holly Springs Church Rd.
Franklin, NC 28734
828.524.4261

Swain County
Dick (Sarge) Colgate
39 West Ridge Drive
Bryson City, NC 28713
828.488.9904

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