Merry Christmas & Best Wishes for the Holidays… “IN THE ARENA” 3rd District Legislative Report By State Representative Nate Walker Serving the Citizens of Adair, Sullivan, Putnam and Mercer Counties. December 20, 2014 Merry Christmas & Best Wishes for the Holidays… Whether you are hosting the family Christmas, or traveling across the country to be with loved ones, I hope you have time this holiday season to enjoy the company of those closest to you. While we never want to overlook the true meaning and significance of the Christmas holiday, it’s also the time of the year when we reconnect with our loved ones; enjoy watching the excitement in our children’s eyes as they open presents; and simply relax for a few moments as we put our worries aside and appreciate the many blessings we have been given. Yes, the new gadgets and toys can be nice, but Christmas is really a time to thank God for all that he has given us. While the commercialized version of Christmas sometimes clouds the holiday’s true meaning, I hope all of you will remember it is much more than just a day to give and receive gifts. I hope this Christmas is filled with joy and warmth for you and your family. I wish you safe travels if you are visiting loved ones and wish the same for those who may be coming to stay with you. At the same time as we prepare for this greatest of holidays, I also ask us to remember there are many Missourians who are not as fortunate. They won’t have the luxury of the companionship of family and friends, a warm fire with stockings hung on the mantle, or even a simple meal. I ask you to keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this holiday season. We are all so very blessed to have the many riches that we do. Please take the time this Christmas to give thanks for all that you have regardless of how plentiful or meager it may be. Thank you again for your support and may you all have a Merry Christmas. After Christmas my “IN THE ARENA” 3rd District Legislative Reports will shift focus to the upcoming session and some of the key issues we will address. If you have any questions or concerns before then, please do not hesitate to contact my office. While the State Capitol is now trimmed with Christmas decorations and the sounds of Christmas music can often be heard through the halls, there is still serious work taking place in our seat of government. Many of us are working on pre-filing legislation and working with leadership concerning new committee assignments. The Freshman Tour wrapped up their three weeks, which included a stop in the 3rd District. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as 3rd District State Representative for a second term and I am looking forward to the opportunities and challenges ahead. As I prepare for the upcoming Session of the 98th General Assembly convening on January 7, 2015, I would like to encourage you, my constituents of the 3rd Legislative District, to feel free to contact me at any time to share your thoughts, concerns and ideas relating to issues and legislation for the upcoming Session. For me to truly represent you, I need to hear from you and get your input, thoughts and ideas. Please feel free to contact me at any time should you need my assistance and/or if you have something to share with me. My official e-mail address is: [email protected] My legislative office number is (573) 751-3647. To get updated information on all legislation, to see bills that I have sponsored, and/or to find out what the current status of legislation is go to my house website at: house.mo.gov/member.aspx?year=2013&district=003 or the general House website at: house.mo.gov Also, my State Capitol office is always open to you. Please feel free to drop by whenever you are at the MO State Capitol. My Legislator Assistant Rita Clarkson will and can also assist with any scheduling or other concerns that you may have. Rita’s e-mail address is: [email protected] May God bless you, your loved ones, as well as your family of faith this holiday season. Working together we can make a difference. Thanks and best wishes. NATE WALKER 3rd District State Representative ***For additional information, please feel free to contact me at: NATE WALKER 3rd District State Representative Missouri House of Representatives Missouri State Capitol Building ~ Room 405B Jefferson City, MO 65101-6806 Telephone: (573) 751-3647 [email protected] house.mo.gov/member.aspx?year=2013&district=003 house.mo.gov COURAGE IN THE ARENA - “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.” ~ Theodore Roosevelt
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