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Dear John
As we make our way into the first full week of June, I think it is important to remember the great strides we have made as a country and as a state since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic. It was just over two months ago when the world stood still and almost everything closed down. Stay at Home orders were implemented and businesses shut their doors. Thankfully, things are better now as we have begun the process of returning to normal. The expanded Safer at Home order here in Alabama has been encouraging, and the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the United States has decreased significantly. All of this is good news, and I am hopeful that the positive news will continue throughout the month of June. Re-opening Alabama, Three Weeks LaterAlabama has shown the country and the world how to properly reopen for business. Our state started loosening restrictions several weeks ago, and with each new set of expansions to the Safer at Home order, we have not seen a significant spike in confirmed cases of COVID-19. Just last week Governor Ivey instituted an update to her statewide order that allowed certain entertainment venues, athletic activities, child-care facilities, educational institutions, and even Summer camps to reopen as long as they adhere to social-distancing and sanitation rules and guidelines. This is great news, and I am incredibly pleased that Alabama is one of the most open states in the country. 
As you may have heard, Marshall County has not only been the hotspot in the 4th District, but it has the most confirmed cases in North Alabama. Yet, the good news is that these cases are not translating into hospitalizations. At the end of last week, there were only two COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Marshall County. Then on Wednesday of this week it was announced that there was not a single COVID-19 patient in any Marshall County hospital. Let's hope this trend continues. What remains important, even with newly expanded openings, is the health and safety of you and your loved ones. Ensuring we maintain social distancing and proper sanitation is vitally important, and keeping businesses afloat during this pandemic will remain a high priority. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office, we are happy to help in any way we can. Additionally, my website has an entire section dedicated to COVID-19 Information, and you can find that here. 2020 CensusEvery 10 years since 1790 there has been a Census count of our country. Back then, 650 U.S. Marshals road around on horseback, going from door to door counting people and recording the numbers on forms made of parchment and animal skin. While I must admit it would be fun to have some guy ride up on a horse to count me for the Census, I am happy that things have been made much easier. For the 2020 Census, we can each fill out our own Census forms from our phones or computers, making what was once a tall task a relatively simple one. While these improvements have made this process easier, it remains important that we all take the time to complete our Census - because the numbers our state reports are directly related to government funding that is based on population. So far, 58.7% of responses have been recorded for our district, which ranks 3rd in the state. Now I don't know about you, but I don't like losing - so I am calling on everyone to fill out your Census forms today and tell your friends, family, neighbors, and everyone else you know to fill out theirs too! If your source of mail is through a P.O. Box, don't worry, your forms will be hand delivered on June 15th. However, you don't even need to wait, you can fill it out entirely online! You just put in your home address and you can do the Census right away. You can complete your Census form by clicking here. 
Picture the District Contest
It is no secret that our district is filled with beautiful scenery and incredibly talented people, and I have enjoyed seeing both come together in our photo competition. Last week I sent out the five finalists of the competition and called on you to vote on the winner. With a staggering total of 743 votes, 11-year-old Ava Bellew from Guin finished in first place. Her photo is now proudly displayed as my cover photo on Facebook and Twitter, and it will be displayed in my office very soon. Congratulations, Ava! Sincerely, 
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