Another Christmas is upon us, and I extend warm wishes and sincere hope that you and your loved ones are in good health and full of happiness. This season, I am looking forward to being home in my district with friends and family to enjoy Christmas and spend time with the people I am proud to represent. Most importantly, I encourage you to join me in remembering the reason for the season.
As the year draws to a close, I reflect on the concluding year, the good and the bad, to recognize all there is to be grateful for yet all the work that still lies ahead. As you know, Kentucky has experienced two terrible natural disasters in the last year, one right here in our region. The disasters took lives, homes, personal belongings, and many memories with them. Out of those tragedies, our residents rallied behind and lifted one another up. This Christmas, consider the continued good we can do and the pure joy our actions and kindness can bring to others.
Consider contributing to local charities that help make a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors, friends and families. They are blessings to those in need, and your contributions and involvement can help bring blessings to more people.
During the interim, my colleagues and I worked diligently to finalize our policy goals for the upcoming 30-day session. My personal thanks to those who reached out, provided input or testified before the legislature this past year. Your assistance was critical and truly guided us as we finalize our 2023 Legislative Session priorities. The session is set to begin on January 3, 2023.
Looking to this next calendar year, I am always comforted that God ultimately remains in control. He has a plan for us, not just in our daily tasks and problems, but with an eternal perspective. Remember the true reason for Christmas – the “good news of a great joy which shall be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Our salvation is in God’s plan for each of us if we simply accept his great gift.
It is my wish that everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous new year. Be well, and I look forward to hearing from you again in 2023.