Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of New Hanover County Commissioner Deb Hays. All who knew Deb knew her steadfast devotion to her family, her faith, and to her community. Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, she later made Wilmington, North Carolina, home, where she was a pillar in the community and her pride for New Hanover County was unmatched. As a New Hanover County commissioner, Deb served with the utmost integrity and honor. She loved nothing more than giving back to the citizens of Wilmington and New Hanover County and was continually improving the lives of those around her in every way. She was proud to serve as the chair of the Wilmington Planning Commission and as a member of the Wilmington Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. Beyond Deb's work and influence as a county commissioner, she was involved in multiple charities and community organizations, including the Airlie Gardens Foundation, the North Carolina Azalea Festival, the Wilmington Airport Authority, the Community Leaders Task Force, Lump to Laughter, Habitat for Humanity, and the Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry. Now, some of her greatest charitable accomplishments include building more than 20 Habitat for Humanity homes, as well as 10 homes in Guatemala while on a mission trip, participating in the rebuilding of post-hurricane New Orleans, and helping to rebuild our own communities in southeastern North Carolina after Hurricane Florence hit.…”