Celebrating This Season of Giving Thanks
Wishing You a Comfortable Thanksgiving
Robba and I hope everybody had a contented Thanksgiving and that the vacation was a blessed one spent with your folks, household and family members.
We additionally need to categorical our gratitude for the servicemembers, regulation enforcement, first responders and plenty of others who’re serving their nation and group this vacation season. We’re grateful for his or her sacrifices and are praying for his or her security.
Serving Thanksgiving Meals to Fort Riley Troopers
This week, I had the consideration of serving Thanksgiving meals to Fort Riley troopers and their households. I’m grateful for the women and men at Fort Riley and all through our armed forces who’re serving and sacrificing to guard our nation at house and overseas.
Particular due to First Infantry Division Deputy Commanding Common Niave Knell for inviting me to affix her for this big day and due to chef chief SSG Rodrigo Espana who helped coordinate the Thanksgiving meal for 1,000 troopers, households and group members.
Learn extra within the Manhattan Mercury right here.
Serving to Course of Meals Donations at Hays Neighborhood Middle
On Wednesday, I had the chance to assist course of meals donations on the Hays Neighborhood Help Middle. I recognize Kansans who generously give groceries to meals banks and group facilities across the state to assist make sure households had a meal on Thanksgiving Day. Thanks to all of the volunteers, donors and Director Theresa Hill for giving again to the Hays group.
Thanking Volunteers Packaging Meals at Northern Rice County Meals Financial institution
On Tuesday, I had the chance to thank volunteers serving to bundle meals on the Northern Rice County Meals Financial institution in Lyons. The times earlier than Thanksgiving are the busiest time of 12 months for this meals financial institution as they work onerous to offer groceries and meals to households throughout the area.
I used to be inspired and humbled by the individuals who gave their time and donated meals to assist feed their neighbors. Thanks to Director Robert Johnson for the work he does to prepare the meals financial institution and feed Kansas households.
Visiting Horse Solider Monument and 9/11 Memorial
Earlier this week, I visited the Mark Nutsch Horse Soldier Monument and 9/11 Memorial in downtown Washington to honor those that courageously risked their lives serving our nation as part of the Special Forces workforce often called the “Horse Troopers” that fought alongside Afghanistan’s Northern Alliance. The newly-added monument acknowledges the heroism of Washington native Mark Nutsch. Captain Nutsch was chosen to steer the primary unit to enter Afghanistan in response to 9/11 – often called the Process Power Dagger mission.
Rising up on a cattle ranch in Kansas, Captain Mark Nutsch could have by no means anticipated he would use the ability of horseback driving throughout his time serving as a Inexperienced Beret in the USA army. Nevertheless, on October 19, 2001, as a part of a mission following the September 11 terrorist assaults, Nutsch and his workforce of 11 with the fifth Special Forces Group’s Operational Detachment Alpha 595 had been ordered into Afghanistan to liberate the area from the Taliban. On this mission, they didn’t have tanks or vehicles – solely horses. Every of those troopers embodied true braveness, service and selflessness, enjoying a crucial function within the combat towards terrorism.
I need to thank everybody from the Washington space who joined me for this go to. Particular due to organizer Ron Nutz for his work to coordinate this shifting tribute to one in all Washington’s best and the workforce who rode with him.
Giving Keynote Handle at Washington Rotary Membership
Whereas in Washington, I additionally visited the Rotary Membership to present the keynote handle for his or her assembly. I appreciated the chance to debate quite a lot of points and to listen to from native residents and group leaders. Civic organizations just like the Washington Rotary Membership play a significant function in sustaining thriving native communities, and I at all times benefit from the probability to go to these teams.
I need to thank Membership President Ron Nutz for inviting me and for his management in these essential efforts for the Washington Rotary Membership. Thanks as nicely to the entire native residents from Washington who joined in the course of the vacation week.
Visiting Linn Excessive College
This week, I visited Linn Excessive College to listen to from college students and school members concerning the alternatives this college supplies and the assets supplied to make sure younger Kansans have a vibrant future.
The scholars I met with impressed me with their data, expertise and plans after commencement. Thanks to Principal Jeff Edwards for arranging this go to and to every of those college students for a superb tour.
Touring Textron eAviation in Wichita
On Tuesday, I used to be in Wichita to go to Textron’s not too long ago created eAviation division which focuses on sustainable plane for city air mobility, basic aviation, cargo and particular mission roles. I appreciated the chance to find out how Textron is using belongings throughout its aerospace and protection companies to develop new alternatives and make the most of its fixed-wing and rotorcraft experience in rising applied sciences.
As co-chair of the Senate Aerospace Caucus and a member of the Commerce Committee which oversees civil aviation, I’ll work to make sure that Wichita and Kansas stay leaders in sustainable air mobility. Because of Textron eAviation Chief Govt Officer Rob Scholl and his workforce for an informative tour and dialog. Particular due to Textron Chairman Scott Donnelly for bringing this essential firm mission to Wichita.
Kansans within the Workplace
Capitol Tour
Donald Calhoun of Overland Park
Jill Calhoun of Overland Park
Bryson Calhoun of Overland Park
Chuck Grier of Manhattan
Susie Grier of Manhattan
Grayson Grier of Wichita
Craig Horak of Andover
Jessica Horak of Andover
Nicole Horak of Andover
Andrew Horak of Andover
Brynn Horak of Andover
Ruth Horak of Andover
Mark Johnson of Overland Park
Angela Johnson of Overland Park
Dylan Johnson of Overland Park
Tyler Johnson of Overland Park
Trevor McKeeman of Manhattan
Leah McKeeman of Manhattan
Fynn McKeeman of Manhattan
Wyatt McKeeman of Manhattan
Cora McKeeman of Manhattan
Gage McKeeman of Manhattan
Matt Morgan of Overland Park
Amanda Morgan of Overland Park
Drew Morgan of Overland Park
Dylan Morgan of Overland Park
Amy Rose of Leawood
Grace Rose of Leawood
Caroline Rose of Leawood
Carter Rose of Leawood
Jared Rose of Leawood
Kendall Schoenrock of Junction Metropolis
Meghan Schoenrock of Junction Metropolis
Elizabeth Schoenrock of Junction Metropolis
Katherine Schoenrock of Junction Metropolis
