U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., traveled to Huntington and Hurricane Tuesday where she participated in an economic development event and toured a manufacturing business.
Capito delivered remarks at the Westmoreland Fire Station Site Dedication event in Huntington. Originally built in 1926, the new Westmoreland Fire Department was funded by a Congressionally Directed Spending request Capito secured, which was critical in helping address space for living for the firefighters and proper equipment storage.
“This site dedication marks a major step forward for the Westmoreland neighborhood and the City of Huntington. I was proud to secure the funding to help make this new fire station a reality because it invests in public safety, community resilience, and local jobs. This project will support the dedicated men and women of the Huntington Fire Department and strengthen the entire region for years to come,” Capito said.
“This new station will help us answer the call faster, safer, and better equipped. It’s an investment in the safety of Westmoreland, and in the firefighters who serve our neighborhoods every day. We’re grateful for the leadership that made this possible and proud to keep moving forward, together,” said Greg Fuller, Huntington Fire Department chief.
“Sen. Capito is a true partner in building a safer, more resilient, and thriving Huntington. Thanks to her support, Westmoreland is getting the fire station it needs. The men and women who protect our neighborhoods will have the tools they deserve. That’s how you lead. That’s how you make a city safer,” said Patrick Farrell, Huntington mayor.
Capito also visited Eagle Research in Hurricane, where she toured the facility and met with the company’s leadership. Eagle Research is female-owned manufacturing business that sells gas flow monitoring and control devices to companies and public utilities in the natural gas industry.
“It was great to visit Eagle Research and see firsthand the innovation and impact of a woman-owned manufacturing business right here in Hurricane. Companies like this are driving growth and creating good-paying jobs in West Virginia. As the Senate takes up the reconciliation bill, I’ll continue pushing for permanent tax relief that empowers small businesses to invest, expand, and compete. West Virginia’s manufacturers deserve a tax code that works for them — not against them,” Capito said.
“We are grateful that Sen. Capito represents our state and honored to have her visit our factory in Hurricane, West Virginia. The energy industry in West Virginia would not be as strong as it is without her continued support,” said Frances Butch, Eagle Research president and CEO.
Capito also met with Marshall Health Network’s new President and CEO Scott Raynes and other members of the team. During the meeting, the group discussed a number of policy issues important to the region, and ways Capito can assist.