In a sobering reflection of all that this country stands for and her party reflects, Dr. Ada M. Fisher the North Carolina National Republican Committeewoman-elect and Republican Candidate for the North Carolina House District 77 seat, paused with many in this nation on this the 232nd anniversary of our nation's independence to recognize those who gave and continue to dedicate their lives to the security and safety of their country. Fisher notes "How fitting it seems that one of this nation's patriot's, Senator Jesse A. Helms, died on this day for it must be said, love him or not, he stood firm in his allegiance to this country and demanded that we follow the dictates of the United States Constitution, as well as play by the established rules and laws whether in Congress or other avenues of the public arena. Many will remember Helms as a man who was not afraid to stand firm on principles for which he was labeled 'Dr. No'; however, I will always remember him as the go to guy if you wanted to get something done. Jesse Helms gave constituent service like no other before him or since. It was Helms whose endorsement of Ronald Reagan led to Reagan's ultimate success in running for the United States presidency thereby ushering in much of the neo-conservative movement of which most only talk a good game, but few have had the courage to act upon their convictions."

Fisher remembers that during her tenure in the Public Health Service it was because of Jesse Helms that she was able to help build a community health clinic, The Plain View Health Services, Inc. in a