NAM Legislative Breakfast

Approximately 150 community members gathered on August 27th for an informative Legislative Breakfast. Panelists were (left to right): State Rep. Debbie Riddle, State Rep. Allen Fletcher, Constable Ron Hickman, City Councilman Ron Green, State Rep. Sylvester Turner, District Attorney Pat Lykos, State Rep. Patricia Harless, State Rep. John Zerwas, City Councilman Jarvis Johnson, and Sheriff Adrian Garcia. NAM Executive Board Chair Tom Forestier (right) served as moderator.

Community, public officials gather for NAM Legislative Breakfast
On Thursday, September 2nd, Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM) hosted its second annual Legislative Breakfast. The informative community event featured a panel of ten public officials from both sides of the aisle. Panelists were: State Rep. Sylvester Turner, State Rep. John Zerwas, State Rep. Debbie Riddle, State Rep. Patricia Harless, State Rep. Allen Fletcher, Harris County District Attorney Patricia Lykos, Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia, Harris County Constable Ron Hickman, City Council Member Jarvis Johnson, and City Council Member Ronald Green.

NAM Executive Board Chair Tom Forestier served as moderator. NAM President & CEO Carole Little welcomed the audience, and thanked the panelists and event sponsors. NAM Executive Board member and Public Policy Committee Chair Rev. Ginny Brown Daniel provided the invocation. Questions were posed to the panelists on the following topics: Children's Healthcare, Energy Assistance, Domestic Violence, Healthcare Reform and the Federal Stimulus Package’s impact on Harris County.

A continental breakfast was served prior to the program, and tours of NAM were offered afterwards. Event underwriters and sponsors included: Starbucks, Chick Fil A, HEB, TXU Energy, The Woodlands Waterway Marriott, The Harris County Sheriffs Department, and an anonymous donor.

NAM’s Public Policy Strategy Committee was established in 2007 to help formulate public policies that support and enhance the organization’s mission of Neighbors Helping Neighbors. The Committee serves as a voice for NAM clients and the community by collaborating with legislators, remaining informed of legislative issues, and being a resource on social issues.