It is an honor and a pleasure to serve as Kentucky House Majority Floor Leader and State Representative for our Commonwealth's 99th District. I have proudly represented Elliott, Lawrence, Boyd and Rowan Counties for over 20 years. I promise to continue working hard every day to improve our beautiful area of Kentucky.
Rocky Adkins Pavilion named in new Ashland Community and Technical College at EastPark
Rep. Rocky Adkins, Gov. Steve Beshear and members of the legislature from the FIVCO Area Development District spoke at the April 26th dedication of the new $35.8 million Technology Drive building of Ashland Community and Technical College at EastPark, the large industrial park that includes parts of Boyd, Greenup and Carter counties.
During the 2 1/2 hour dedication ceremony, attended by about 250 in the large room that will serve as the building’s cafeteria, that room was named the Rocky Adkins Pavilion in honor of the 99th District State Representative and House Majority Leader for his efforts in securing funding for the building.
A surprised and tearful Adkins said he was “completely humbled and honored” by that designation. Read More
Representative Adkins points out news story from his district which illustrates the scarcity of jobs in today's economy and the seriousness of people looking for work. The weak economy and its effect on the state budget the dominated the 2010 legislative sessions.
Rep. Rocky Adkins, the House Majority Floor Leader for the Kentucky House of Representatives, talks about growing up in East Kentucky, his basketball days at Morehead University, his ideas about making the state more energy independent, and politics in Kentucky. A 2010 KET production.
Sandy Hook improves infrastructure
During the regular meeting of the City of Sandy Hook City Council Thursday, July 1, 2010, Rep. Rocky Adkins presented the City of Sandy Hook with a check for beautification in the amount of $125,000.00. These funds have been set aside and are presently being used for the 22 new street lights now located on main streets and new Christmas decorations recently purchased and displayed this past Christmas season.
Remaining funds will be used for blacktop, sidewalks and new street signs. The Mayor and City Council expressed their appreciation for Rep. Adkins’ dedication and continued support in his many efforts to help make Sandy Hook a better and more beautiful place to live. Mayor Robbie Adkins wound up the proceedings with this remark, “Thanks Rocky, you are truly appreciated more than you know."
