The Legacy Centre Speaker Series with Congressman Tim Burchett
Tue Aug 15, 2023
The Legacy Centre Speaker Series with Congressman Tim Burchett
"A Conversation with Your Congressman" featuring Congressman Tim Burchett, United States Congress, TN-2
Catch a glimpse of the news these days, and inevitably, you're probably asking yourself questions like...
What is this world coming to?
Is this our new normal?
Will we ever be at peace again?
It is true. Dissension and strife permeate the airwaves and sadly, sometimes even real life. At times, it's enough to make the most level-headed person sick!
But is that all to the story? We don't believe so. God is still at work, and He has people strategically placed to help bring peace and make this world a better place.
We are honored to welcome Congressman Tim Burchett as our special guest speaker on Tuesday, August 15, at Chesapeake's. Congressman Burchett has been fighting the good fight for us in one way or another for over 25 years – first in the Tennessee state legislature (State House and Senate), then as mayor of Knox County, and now in the United States Congress. Currently, he serves on the House Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Foreign Affairs, and Transportation and Infrastructure. In every role, you always can count on him to give it to us straight and represent the people he serves with passion and purpose.
Join us on August 15th to hear Congressman Burchett talk candidly about current issues, share a legislative update, address his longtime passions for veterans and small business, and discuss his ideas for pathways forward as a nation and as a state. As always, you can expect Congressman Burchett will face the issues head on and give us his unique perspective on it all!
Reserve your seat today! Your RSVP is kindly requested by August 11th to reserve your seat and meal.
Note: This is an in-person event with a full breakfast. To help us reserve the appropriate number of seats and food, please ensure your registration is firm. Thank you!
Meet Our Speaker:
U.S. Representative Tim Burchett is an East Tennessee native who grew up in Knoxville. He lives in the Gibbs Community of Knox County with his wife, Kelly, and their daughter, Isabel.
Rep. Burchett took office in January 2019, after serving eight years as mayor of Knox County. Thanks to natural growth and good stewardship of taxpayer dollars, his administration was able to build new schools, launch infrastructure projects, and pay down debt—all without raising taxes. Prior to his tenure as Knox County Mayor, he started a successful small business before serving 16 years in the state legislature, four years in the State House followed by 12 years in the State Senate. Rep. Burchett currently serves on the House Committees on Oversight and Accountability; Foreign Affairs; and Transportation and Infrastructure.
During the 117th Congress, Rep. Burchett sponsored 23 bills and cosponsored 201 pieces of legislation in the House of Representatives, three of which were signed into law by President Biden:
- Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) for Veterans Therapy Act -- Requires the VA implement a five-year pilot program to provide canine training to eligible veterans diagnosed with PTSD.
- Patient Advocate Tracker Act -- Established an information technology system that allows veterans to electronically file a complaint and review the status of a filed complaint.
- Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act -- Establishes grant programs to address neurodegenerative diseases.
For the 118th Congress, Rep. Burchett was selected to serve on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability where he plans to ensure the efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability of the federal government and all its agencies. He has advocated for robust government transparency and accountability since he began serving in Congress and is looking forward to bringing Washington’s shady dealings to light.
Rep. Burchett’s top priorities on the House Foreign Affairs Committee are holding adversaries like the Chinese Communist Party and the Iranian regime accountable.
On the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, Rep. Burchett is working to bring fiscally responsible principles and conservative policies to the national discussion around modernizing America’s infrastructure. He is committed to ensuring East Tennessee’s transportation network isn’t left behind.
Presenting Sponsor:
Coffee, full breakfast, and TLC served.
When
Tue Aug 15, 2023
7:15 - 9:00 a.m.
Where
Chesapeake's Restaurant & Event Center (West)
9630 Parkside Dr.
Knoxville, TN 37922