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November 22, 2023
Dear John,
Giving Thanks
BIG Update
Thanksgiving is upon us again. It’s a time to gather around a table with our families and friends and be thankful for all we have been given. This year, I will gather with my family to celebrate our thankfulness for each other. We’ll indulge in delicious food like the classic turkey, potatoes, and stuffing.
I don’t want to forget to say thank you to the veterans and farmers who work hard and sacrifice all year to provide for our food and our freedoms. They work tirelessly throughout this season to keep our nation safe and secure. As we begin this holiday season, I wish you and your families the best!
BIG Idea
Travis Sichmeller operates Sichmeller Engineering and Schwan Electric in Aberdeen. He knows how important an all-of-the-above approach is for energy security. Earlier this year, House Republicans passed the Lower Energy Costs Act to unleash American energy and lower energy costs for families, promoting the use of all fuel sources—from nuclear to fossil fuels to solar.
BIG News
The beginning of the holiday season calls to mind the thankfulness for family, and some of those families who are together by the gift of adoption. Each year, I have the opportunity to nominate a family who's opened their home to adoptive children as “Angels in Adoption.” This year, that family is the Petersons of Aberdeen.
Zach and Katie Peterson have welcomed four of their children into their family through adoption. Their decision to adopt has not only blessed their children but has made their home filled with more love. I hold deep admiration for families like the Petersons who are true heroes to kids throughout South Dakota.
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