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	February 11 – “Right out of a place like this is where the leaders of tomorrow come. You are the best and brightest in Jefferson County,” Congressman Wamp told a group of students from Jefferson County High School as he encouraged them to consider a life of public service. “Our country needs good leaders, but the two things that will determine what you do in life are tenacity and perseverance,” Zach said.
	February 11 – “I thank the Rotary Club for what you do throughout the world. You truly represent what is good in America,” said Congressman Wamp during the Jefferson City Rotary Club’s weekly luncheon. Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders who volunteer in their communities and carry out humanitarian projects to address such issues as poverty, health, hunger, education and the environment.
	February 7 – “Outside of my family, this is the highest honor of my life – to serve those who serve our country,” said Congressman Zach Wamp during his opening statement at his first hearing as Ranking Member of the MilCon-VA Appropriations Subcommittee. During the hearing, Zach questioned top enlisted service members of our armed forces on the quality of military life.
	February 7 – “We have to tie physical education and wellness into learning because the mind and body are connected. Physical activity at every level is important,” said Congressman Zach Wamp at the first Congressional Fitness Caucus event of the year. During the event, Zach sat with Eddie Pope, former soccer champion who now runs a foundation to help youth in underserved communities.
	January 30 – Congressman Zach Wamp paid tribute to five ORNL researchers for their work on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, co-winner of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize. "I'm grateful for your service, your expertise, your excellence and your commitment to helping our nation and the world to address this major challenge in a responsible way,” Zach said to researchers Tom Wilbanks, Virginia Dale, David Greene, Paul Hanson and David Erickson as he presented them with copies of remarks he made in the Congressional Record.
	January 30– Congressman Wamp joined Ron Nelson and Staci Ferguson to announce the formation of VETCO, LLC at a signing ceremony with Restoration Services Inc. VETCO is a veteran-owned small business that will provide innovative environmental services to the federal government. “I strongly support their commitment to give back to the community, and particularly veteran support organizations,” said Zach. Under this agreement, Restoration Services Inc, a local woman-owned small business, will support VETCO and help the company get started.
	January 21– "What an honor to take part in a celebration that still represents the vision, principals and ideals of Dr. King," said Congressman Wamp, as he addressed a packed auditorium at the Tivoli Theatre hosted by the Chattanooga Unity Group. Zach also spoke about his yearlong effort to pass legislation to name the largest public room in the new capitol visitor center "Emancipation Hall" to honor the slaves that build the Capitol and one of the most important movements in American history. Before the program, he marched along with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. member Marcus Holt and the Chattanooga community in commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
	January 15 – Wayne Cropp, president and CEO of the Enterprise Center, and Congressman Zach Wamp discussed economic growth and entrepreneurial opportunities in Hamilton County. The Enterprise Center in Chattanooga capitalizes on advanced technology projects to ensure the economic future of the area.
	January 3– “If you make a profit in this country, you have a responsibility to reinvest in the people who helped bring it to you. Profit is a good word, but it must be attached to responsibility,” Congressman Wamp said at his address to the National Electrical Contractors Association. “This partnership between industry, labor and government coming together is extraordinary, and I consider it a great privilege to be supported by NECA and be a supporter of NECA.”

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