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KERNERSVILLE, NC - After serving for nine years as both an alternate and delegate for Forsyth County, AARPNC advocacy volunteer and former state Executive Council Member Dr. Althea Taylor-Jones was elected Speaker of the North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislature, for the two year term, 2016-2017.
As speaker, Dr. Taylor Jones is the organization's principal officer and official spokesperson. She is the first African American to be elected to that office in the 22 year history of the organization.
The Senior Tar Heel Legislature:
• Provides information to older adults on the legislative process and matters being considered by the North Carolina General Assembly.
• Promotes citizen involvement and advocacy concerning aging issues before the North Carolina General Assembly.
• Assesses the legislative needs of older citizens by convening a forum modeled after the North Carolina General Assembly.
When it comes to advocating for the needs of older adults, the Senior Tar Heel Legislature shares much in common with the agenda of AARP.
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