Political Quotes

“With these four principles in mind, the Tennessee delegation has made the following Tennessee State Action Plan: Reconvene in Tennessee to discuss further plans, an early December meeting is planned to include the entire delegation. A follow-up meeting will include each delegate bringing ``to the table'' persons of influence that will help deliver our mission reviving ``Civics in the Classroom.'' Janis Kyser and Rep. Joe Towns will attend a Youth For Justice meeting to help with organizing a 501c3 organization to serve as a statewide clearing house for LRE services; Conduct an intensive state-wide LRE survey to determine what is happening, what needs to happen and where are the gaps in service; Plan and conduct a Statewide LRE conference. Tennessee Delegation: Ms. Janis Kyser, State Facilitator; Senator Randy McNally, Tennessee State Senate; Representative Beth Harwell, Tennessee House of Representatives; Representative Joe Towns, Jr., Tennessee House of Representatives; Mr. Richard Ray, Chairman State School Board; Mr. Bruce Opie, Legislative Liaison, Tennessee Department of Education; Dr. Ashley Smith Jr., President Tennessee Middle School Association.”