Summer 2019
Commemorating our independence
As I have done each of the past few years, I spent much of July 4th celebrating in Eden Prairie at Round Lake. It was a great opportunity to hear from my constituents. One of the people I ran into there was Brandon Carlston, a former student who is now a police officer. I was so glad to see him find a career in public service.
Earlier in the day I also walked in a parade with Moms Demand Action, and was overwhelmed by how strong their turnout was. Momentum is continuing to build for gun violence prevention, and the sooner we act the sooner we can save a lot of lives.
A happy Flag Day with family
Earlier in mid-June I got another opportunity to appreciate our country. My grandson Elliot and I enjoyed a wonderful Flag Day outside soaking up some sun.
Welcoming new Americans
A few weeks ago I attended another naturalization ceremony for new citizens at the St Paul Rivercentre. It was so inspiring to see the diversity of individuals booming with pride for their country. Many of them have been working towards this for years, and that day they got to see all of their efforts come to fruition.
Similar to last time, I got the chance to meet an immigrant who came from Lithuania. Some of you know that my grandmother was a Lithuanian immigrant as well, so meeting this woman meant a lot to me. We had a great conversation.
Keep enjoying your summer
I hope you are all having a fantastic summer. Take advantage of every opportunity you have to get outside and enjoy Minnesota’s beautiful scenery. If you are able to visit the Boundary Waters, now is the perfect time to escape some of that Twin Cities heat and enjoy the cooler weather up north.