Harrisburg, IL—With families across the state hitting the roadways this holiday weekend, Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) is echoing the calls from the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Police to travel safely, buckle up and drive sober over the long weekend.
“The roadways are going to be filled this holiday, with people travelling back and forth to visit with family and friends,” said Fowler. “I encourage everyone just to be cautious, keep it safe and do your part to help everyone enjoy this time.”
Sen. Fowler is also encouraging everyone to reflect on all their blessings in their lives and be sure to take time to be thankful for everything they have.
“This year, I have so much to be thankful for, and one of those blessings is the opportunity to represent the hardworking, diverse people and communities of the 59th District,” said Fowler. “As a lifelong resident of Southern Illinois, the chance to give a voice to this region is a true privilege that I give thanks for every day.”
Sen. Fowler is also reminding everyone that this holiday is a good time to remember and honor the hardworking men and women who serve, protect and sacrifice for our nation and our communities.
“Those who serve in our military and those who have worked as our first responders sacrifice their time, their comfort and sometimes even their lives for our protection and our freedoms,” said Fowler. “This year, I am so thankful for their bravery and service.”
Over the long weekend, Sen. Fowler is also reminding everyone to come out and shop locally for this year’s Small Business Saturday on November 25. Sen. Fowler encourages shoppers to join the effort and support the small-business communities throughout the state. With an estimated $15.4 billion dollars having been generated during last year’s Small Business Saturday, this is an opportunity to generate some revenue for local small businesses and recognize the importance they play in communities and in our economy. Interested shoppers can find local businesses by using the Shop Small Map found on the Small Business Saturday site, https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/shop-small/.
In other news, Sen. Fowler was invited to Mrs. Wilsey’s annual Thanksgiving Lunch on November 20 as the special guest to our very own Harrisburg 5th grader, Tyli. Mrs. Wilsey has been hosting this Thanksgiving Lunch for more than 10 years, and Sen. Fowler was honored to join.
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