WASHINGTON – Over the weekend,U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke at several events while at home in Alabama.
On Saturday, Sen. Tuberville attended Mr. Roy Drinkard’s 105th birthday party in Cullman. Mr. Drinkard served in the Marine Corps during World War II and went on to have a successful career in business. He is the oldest known living Marine in the United States. At the birthday party, Sen. Tuberville let Mr. Drinkard know that he submitted his inspiring story to the Veterans’ History Project at the Library of Congress and presented him with a letter from President Trump congratulating him on 105 years.
On Sunday, Sen. Tuberville gave remarks at the Alabama Community College System’s annual conference in Orange Beach, Alabama. During his remarks, Sen. Tuberville focused on the importance of workforce development and ensuring community colleges in Alabama get the support they need. Sen. Tuberville has long been a champion of workforce development as he does not believe a traditional, four-year college degree is for everyone.
On Monday, Sen. Tuberville spoke to the Alabama Grocers Association. During his remarks, he talked about the importance of protecting Alabama’s farmland from China, the urgent need to pass a Farm Bill, and how President Trump’s tariffs are bringing back domestic production. Senator Tuberville also highlighted some of the wins he was able to secure for Alabama farmers in the One Big Beautiful Bill.
Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, HELP, and Aging Committees.
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