Happy Thanksgiving! As we congregate with friends, family, and good food, we remember why we celebrate this historic holiday: to gather in unity and to humbly reflect upon all we have to be thankful for. This Thanksgiving, may we also remember to observe the “giving” portion of the holiday by lending a hand to those in need.
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Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! For any and all who want to stop by the Fairbanks Legislative Information Office, our doors are open 8:30am-5:00pm on weekdays through December 23. Please feel free to drop by, call or write me anytime with concerns, suggestions or ideas as we prepare for a historic year in Juneau.
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Anchorage – This past Saturday was National Adoption Day, held annually on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Currently, Alaska has the second highest number of youth per capita in the nation waiting for an adoptive home. There are over 700 youth in Alaska’s foster care system that are ready and waiting for adoptive parents.
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Anchorage — Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) will host a “Restorative Justice Summit” in Anchorage on December 2nd and 3rd. The goal of the summit is to outline new techniques that educators can use to mitigate the number of students disciplined for misbehavior in Alaska’s public schools. The restorative justice blueprint is based on promoting academic achievement and positive behavior through a welcoming and safe environment.
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Today is Veteran’s Day, which began as Armistice Day at the end of the First World War. At “the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month,” we pause to celebrate and honor our veterans who have dedicated their lives to protecting and serving our country. Thank you for the sacrifices you made and your commitment to upholding our values of freedom and democracy.
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