Election of Caucus Officers
12/20/2006 | 08:38 AM
Greensboro, NC - December 18, 2006
On Sunday a unified House Republican Caucus met in Greensboro and elected a new leadership team for the upcoming session of the General Assembly.
Representative Paul Stam of Wake County, an attorney and four term member of the House was elected Republican Leader. Representative Wm. C. “Bill” McGee of Forsyth County, a retired businessman and three term member of the House was elected as the Republican Whip. Representative Dale Folwell of Forsyth County, an investor and two term member of the House was chosen as Joint Caucus Leader, a position that rotates between the Senate and House Caucuses. Representative Ric Killian of Mecklenburg County, a first term member and real estate developer was elected as Leader of the Freshman Republican Caucus.
“I am honored to be leading the Republican House Caucus into the upcoming Session. Republicans will be offering real world solutions to the challenges facing our State. Republicans are committed to improving education, affordable health care, addressing our State’s infrastructure needs, reforming government and protecting taxpayers,” commented Rep. Paul Stam.
In a show of unity, Rep. Fred Steen of Rowan County, who also ran for Minority Leader was among the first to congratulate Stam, “I would like to extend my congratulations to Rep. Paul Stam for being elected House Republican Leader. I will give the caucus my full support and I wish Rep. Stam much success in his leadership role.”
Rep. Bill McGee ran unopposed for the position of House Republican Whip, the number two leadership position in the caucus and the member in charge of rounding up votes on key issues. “I look forward to a productive Session in the House of Representatives; we will work hard to promote our Republican principles and agenda,” stated Rep. McGee.
Rep. Dale Folwell won elect for Joint Caucus Leader. The Joint Caucus Leader serves as a liaison between the Chambers with the responsibility for coordinating legislative initiatives between the House and Senate Caucuses. “I am pleased to have the opportunity to work with the Republican leadership teams in both the House and Senate. As Joint Caucus Leader, I will be coordinating our legislative agenda and assisting members of both Chambers as legislation moves from one body of the General Assembly to the other,” commented Rep. Folwell.
Rep. Ric Killian added, “I am honored to serve with such a distinguished group of legislators. I am confident this leadership team will do great things for the citizens of North Carolina.”
For more comments, please contact Representative Paul Stam.
P.O. Box 1600
Apex, NC 27502
Tel: 919-362-8873
Email: pauls@ncleg.net
On Sunday a unified House Republican Caucus met in Greensboro and elected a new leadership team for the upcoming session of the General Assembly.
Representative Paul Stam of Wake County, an attorney and four term member of the House was elected Republican Leader. Representative Wm. C. “Bill” McGee of Forsyth County, a retired businessman and three term member of the House was elected as the Republican Whip. Representative Dale Folwell of Forsyth County, an investor and two term member of the House was chosen as Joint Caucus Leader, a position that rotates between the Senate and House Caucuses. Representative Ric Killian of Mecklenburg County, a first term member and real estate developer was elected as Leader of the Freshman Republican Caucus.
“I am honored to be leading the Republican House Caucus into the upcoming Session. Republicans will be offering real world solutions to the challenges facing our State. Republicans are committed to improving education, affordable health care, addressing our State’s infrastructure needs, reforming government and protecting taxpayers,” commented Rep. Paul Stam.
In a show of unity, Rep. Fred Steen of Rowan County, who also ran for Minority Leader was among the first to congratulate Stam, “I would like to extend my congratulations to Rep. Paul Stam for being elected House Republican Leader. I will give the caucus my full support and I wish Rep. Stam much success in his leadership role.”
Rep. Bill McGee ran unopposed for the position of House Republican Whip, the number two leadership position in the caucus and the member in charge of rounding up votes on key issues. “I look forward to a productive Session in the House of Representatives; we will work hard to promote our Republican principles and agenda,” stated Rep. McGee.
Rep. Dale Folwell won elect for Joint Caucus Leader. The Joint Caucus Leader serves as a liaison between the Chambers with the responsibility for coordinating legislative initiatives between the House and Senate Caucuses. “I am pleased to have the opportunity to work with the Republican leadership teams in both the House and Senate. As Joint Caucus Leader, I will be coordinating our legislative agenda and assisting members of both Chambers as legislation moves from one body of the General Assembly to the other,” commented Rep. Folwell.
Rep. Ric Killian added, “I am honored to serve with such a distinguished group of legislators. I am confident this leadership team will do great things for the citizens of North Carolina.”
For more comments, please contact Representative Paul Stam.
P.O. Box 1600
Apex, NC 27502
Tel: 919-362-8873
Email: pauls@ncleg.net