Political Quotes

“This month marks the 75th anniversary of the Tennessee Valley Authority. On May 18, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into the law the TVA Act as part of his New Deal to help lift this Nation out of the Great Depression. Soon thereafter, the city of Tupelo, Mississippi, which is part of the First Congressional District that I now am proud to represent, became the first city to receive power service under the initial TVA wholesale power contract. Furthermore, Tupelo, Mississippi also serves as the home of the Honorable Glen McCullough, the only TVA chairman ever from Mississippi. In 1933, the Tennessee River Valley faced many challenges and lagged behind this country in almost every indicator, including schools, health and jobs. From the beginning, TVA addressed problems in the valley through providing necessary employment and aspirations of hope to the citizens of Mississippi. TVA has a long and proud history of serving north Mississippi, providing reliable, affordable electricity, supporting a thriving river system, and stimulating economic growth.”