Senator Mark Warner Honors Bristol Swiftwater Rescue Team and Presents $285,000 Check to City
Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) visited Bristol, Virginia, to honor the local swiftwater rescue team and present a $285,000 check to the city. The funds are designated for new municipal vehicles, including additional sanitation trucks and police cruisers. During his visit, Senator Warner also presented the swiftwater rescue team with a flag that had been flown over the Capitol, acknowledging their bravery and service. He specifically highlighted the team's efforts in saving lives during flash flooding in Tazewell County the previous year. Senator Warner's itinerary also included stops in Pennington Gap and Gate City, further engaging with communities in the region.