Dear Friends,
Martha and I have joined the rest of the nation in mourning over the loss of a faithful servant, President George H.W. Bush. He was truly a great American. This week, we have spent time reflecting on his strength of character and his devotion to our country and his loved ones.
It was a privilege to attend the funeral honoring a president, patriot, and faithful friend – President George H.W. Bush. Delivering his father’s eulogy, President George W. Bush said, "Through our tears, let us know the blessings of knowing and loving you, a great and noble man." I will treasure my memories of President George H.W. Bush and his sense of humor, kindness, and thoughtfulness. Martha and I will dearly miss him and are truly blessed to have known and worked for him.
Remembering a Truly Great American
The train engine in Air Force one colors was painted in North Little Rock at the Union Pacific facility, and it transported President George H.W. Bush home to his final resting place in College Station,Texas. I spoke with Harris Faulker on Fox News about how fitting that the last ride is with the Union Pacific 4141 train. Listen to my interview here.
Toy Drive for Our Arkansas Children
Rodney's Cycle House has hosted the Toys for Tots Foundation's Toy Run in Little Rock for the past 34 years and this year was no exception. Thank you, Rodney (pictured above), for helping put gifts under children's Christmas trees year after year. Find out more about this generous organization here.
Lighting the Menorah
Happy Hanukkah to all Arkansans who celebrate the Festival of Lights! I was grateful to be a part of the 28th year of lighting the menorah at Centennial Bank in Little Rock with Rabbi Yosef Kramer, Rabbi Pinchus Ciment, Governor Asa Hutchinson, and First Lady of Arkansas Susan Hutchinson.
Honoring our Heroes at Wreaths Across America
I was humbled to decorate tombs at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock with holiday wreaths for Wreaths Across America. I saluted the volunteers and honor the memories of the brave men and women who wore the uniform.
“A day that will live in infamy”
On Friday, we reflected on “a day that will live in infamy” as President Franklin Roosevelt famously called the attack on Pearl Harbor. What began as another peaceful day in Hawaii became one of the worst days in American History.
Navy Water Tender 2nd Class Clarence Lockwood and Seaman First Class Henry Tipton, both of Arkansas, were assigned to the battleship USS Oklahoma. The USS Oklahoma was moored at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, when the ship was attacked by Japanese aircraft, killing 429 crewmen, including Lockwood and Tipton.
Earlier this year, their remains were finally identified and accounted for after 77 years of analysis. Their lives have become a symbol for the determination and heroism of the American people and our warriors.
We are all reminded of the lives lost that day and the sacrifice of their entire generation to rid the world of one of the most evil alliances ever created.
Thank you for taking time to keep up with the work I'm doing on your behalf. If I can be of any assistance to you or your family, please reach out to my office at (501) 324-5941 or Hill.House.Gov.
Representative French Hill |
