mchenry.house.gov

McHenry
Contact: Aaron Latham (202) 225-2576


Congressman McHenry Secures $200,000 for Catawba Science Center

Washington, Nov 18 -

Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10) announced today that he secured a $200,000 grant for the Catawba Science Center in the FY06 Transportation, Treasury, HUD, the Judiciary, and the District of Columbia Appropriations Act. The Catawba Science Center will use the funds to improve the educational resources available in the community.

“Education is the key to opportunity,” said Congressman McHenry. “The Catawba Science Center is a shining example of a community project that offers educational resources to the people in our region. These funds are necessary to expand the educational opportunities available in the Catawba Valley.”

The grant money will serve as the basis of funding for several projects including a 6,500 gallon Saltwater Touch tank, a 5,000 gallon Lake Hickory/Catawba River tank, a 60-seat multi-use theater/digital planetarium, and a physical science exhibit.

Congressman McHenry submitted a request to the Appropriations Subcommittee earlier this year. The bill passed both the House and Senate and is expected to be signed by the President next week.