Veterans Day is celebrated this week, and I thank all our veterans for their service to our country and for helping to preserve our way of life. I ask everyone to thank our veterans every chance you get. We enjoy so many freedoms due to their willingness to serve. I appreciate each and every one of them.
The 61st legislative body is upon us, with the swearing-in ceremony next Tuesday, the 17th. This will mark the beginning of my fifth term as your state representative. Oklahoma state legislators are term limited by law to only serve up to 12 years or six terms as a representative or a senator. My support for term limits is as strong as it was 30-plus years ago when voters implemented this change into our State Constitution. Time flies when you’re having fun.
I attended a fundraiser for a young local girl who was injured in a vehicle collision with a deer. These deer strikes seem to be occurring at an increasing rate in our part of the state. What always impresses me is the turnout of compassion for the families in their darkest hour. As I have stated numerous times, this is something our metro neighbors can never replicate as their knowledge of their neighbors is always somewhat limited.
“Choosin’ Texas” is a popular song title in recent months. It’s a tune about choosing to live in Texas verses another state. After last week’s elections, I have to wonder how many people and businesses looking to start up or expand might choose Texas or choose to look across the border into Oklahoma in favor of our lower tax structure and pro-business environment. I believe Oklahoma is in a better position than it has been in years.
As always, thank you for allowing me to serve. If I can help you in any way, I can be reached at (405) 557-7381 or by email at jim.grego@okhouse.gov.
Jim Grego serves District 17 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. His district includes Latimer County and part and Pittsburg County.
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