Southern States Energy Board June 12, 2008
West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin listens as Rep. Rocky Adkins, Vice Chair of the Southern States Energy Board, tells attendees of the Southern Governor's Association's annual meeting about Kentucky's energy policy and the landmark legislation he and the Kentucky General Assembly have passed over the last three years.
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Governor Joe Manchin III of West Virginia, Chairman of the Southern States Energy Board, has
announced the appointment of Kentucky’s House Majority Leader Rocky Adkins (D- Sandy Hook) to serve as the Vice Chairman of the Southern States Energy Board. With this prestigious appointment, Representative Adkins becomes the lead legislator for energy and environmental issues in the South.
Manchin offered much praise to the Commonwealth of Kentucky legislator, stating: “Representative Adkins is a renowned legislative leader who is recognized across the South for his ability to craft solutions to difficult energy and environmental issues. His authorship, guidance and counsel in the bi-partisan passage of major energy acts in his State {House Bill 299 (2006), House Bill 1 (2007), and House Bill 2 (2008)} demonstrate his commitment to a strong energy policy for America and has made Kentucky a national leader in energy research and development and workforce issues.”
With this appointment, Adkins will preside over the Southern States Energy Board’s Annual Legislative Briefing in Oklahoma City on July 11, 2008. The Annual Briefing is held to educate state legislators throughout the southern region on energy issues and enable them to share policy ideas and legislation that has made a difference in their states.
When reached for comment on this appointment, Representative Adkins expressed his gratitude and appreciation. “I am humbled by this recognition and I am pleased to accept this honor. It is an inspiration to work with fine southern leaders, such as Governor Joe Manchin, and a pleasure to be more deeply involved in the energy issues that mean so much to our country. Today, energy for electricity and transportation fuels is on the minds of all Americans. We can solve this energy crisis through the production of domestic liquid transportation fuels made here in America from coal, biomass, oil shale and other plentiful resources. We can further this effort through the use of energy efficiency and renewable resources. I look forward to this leadership opportunity through the Southern States Energy Board.”
The Southern States Energy Board is a regional organization representing 16 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Board was formed in 1960 by Southern governors and legislators to enhance economic development and the quality of life in the South, through innovations in energy and environmental programs, policies and technologies.
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