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JAIS students take idea on school bus seat belts to Frankfort With encouragement from teacher Steve Turner, John Adair Intermediate School students Hailey Taylor and Brandi Powell get invitation from Rep. Bam Carney to spend day in Frankfort. It was a great trip, even though a last minute cancellation by the House Safety Committee chairman prevented them from presenting their safety idea Click on headline for full story plus photo(s) By Barney Taylor On a recent day trip to Capitol Hill in Frankfort, Kentucky, Hailey Taylor and Brandi Powell were invited and given the opportunity to spend the day with Representative John "Bam" Carney. Bam Carney is a Representative for Adair and Taylor Counties, as well as a teacher in Taylor County. Hailey is the 11 year old daughter of Barney and Nancy Taylor, and Brandi is the 10 year old daughter of Buddy Powell and Debbie Biggs. Hailey and Brandi are both 5th grade students at John Adair Intermediate School. It began in Hailey's science class with a class discussion regarding safety Hailey asked her teacher, Steve Turner, the question, "Why are we required to wear a seat belt in our vehicles, but there are no seat belts on school buses with so many kids?" She was then encouraged by Mr. Turner to write a letter to her legislator regarding that very question. After school, Hailey sought the help of her friend, Brandi, to finish writing her letter to Rep. Carney. When the girls completed the project, the letter was mailed, and then they waited for a response. A few days later, Rep. Carney called to invite the girls to Frankfort on February 3, 2011, when the House would be in session. On that day, the girls, along with their families, were able to sit and talk with Rep. Carney privately in his office, have lunch with him in the Capitol Cafeteria, meet and be photographed with the Speaker of the House, Greg Stumbo, and observe the House meeting, which got a special surprise visit from U.S. Congressman, Hal Rogers, who also took the time to speak with Rep. Carney and the girls. Unfortunately, due to a last minute cancellation by the Chairman, they were unable to attend a safety committee meeting, which Rep. Carney serves as a member on, where they would present the idea of making seat belts on buses a law. One of Hailey and Brandi's favorite things to do was walk through the tunnel from the Capitol Annex to the Capitol Building and look at art work throughout the tunnel and buildings that was on display by various artists. They also spent time attending a pro-life rally with Rep. Carney, viewed the First Lady doll collection, and were photographed in front of the Governor's Mansion. The girls had a wonderful day and greatly appreciate Rep. Carney's invitation and VIP treatment they received on this special day of events. - Barney Taylor This story was posted on 2011-03-14 20:30:52
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