Yarborough Chairman of House Environment Committee

Raleigh, N.C. – Speaker Tim Moore appointed Rep. Larry Yarborough (R-Person) chairman of the House Committee on Environment this week.   Rep. Yarborough is serving his second term in the North Carolina General Assembly.

Speaker Tim Moore released a statement:

“Rep. Larry Yarborough was appointed to chair the House Committee on Environment because he is capable of leading the critical policy deliberations the committee will make on issues affecting North Carolina’s abundant natural resources.”

“As a businessman with practical experience solving real-world problems, Rep. Yarborough is well-positioned to listen the concerns of stakeholders, find consensus on key issues and work with other legislators to make decisions that protect our state’s environment. ”

“Rep. Yarborough is an exceptional legislator to lead the House Environment Committee and preserve our breathtaking landscape for future generations.”