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Grier Addresses Huntington’s Disease Convention

The Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) recently held its national convention in Raleigh.  Rep. Grier Martin addressed the opening session, welcoming  attendees from around the country to Raleigh.  Martin focused on the impact of Huntington’s Disease on families and noted that, in some respects, the convention was a family reunion of those whose lives [...]
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Martin Honored for Commitment to Air and Water Quality

The Conservation Council of North Carolina gave its “Defender of the Environment Award” to Rep. Grier Martin Thursday at its annual “Green Tie Awards Dinner.”  The award recognized Martin’s commitment to protecting the quality of the air we breathe and the water we drink, and for his work in reducing America’s reliance on foreign oil. [...]
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Memorial Day at The Heritage of Raleigh

Grier spoke at the annual Memorial Day ceremony at The Heritage of Raleigh. The ceremony included patriotic music and speeches from Heritage residents who served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Grier spoke of his experiences in Afghanistan and of the important example set by earlier generations of veterans. The Heritage of Raleigh is a senior living community located off of Falls of the Neuse Road.
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Serving our Homeless Veterans

Raleigh-area homeless veterans had a chance to get healthcare, food, showers and info on VA benefits, job training, housing and other services at the annual Veterans Stand Down yesterday. The Stand Down commenced with a brief ceremony where Rep. Grier Martin, an Afghanistan veteran, was the keynote speaker. Rep. Martin noted that when every veteran took their oath of enlistment, they took on an obligation to our nation. At the same time, however, our nation took on an obligation to that veteran. Ending homelessness amongst veterans is a way to fulfill that obligation. Rep. Martin is the sponsor of HB1573, which would help the state, and federal governments deliver services to homeless veterans.
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