Over the course of my nine-plus months as a State Senator, I have received correspondence on a number of issues. People experiencing problems navigating government bureaucracy in the state or at the federal level, feeling frustrated about a law already on the books or a law they wish would be put on the books, and
As I have written about before, the legislative process has two important components: in-session and interim periods. We learn a great deal about proposed legislation during session, and we hear various bills for passage and ultimate signature by the Governor. But we also learn an enormous amount during interim periods.
Thomas Watkins Westerfield
December 23, 1939 – September 11, 2012
A Christian. A son. A brother. A student. A farmer. A basketball player. A teacher. A husband. A father. A friend. An administrator. A leader. A disciplinarian. A comforter. A builder. A tinkerer. A disaster responder. A Ham Radio operator. A thinker and a doer. Above all, He was a servant.
One year ago today, my father, Tom Westerfield, died while doing something he loved - running an antique Allis Chalmers tractor - on the small farm I share with my brothers. My mother, five brothers and I miss my father today more than ever, and I continue to encounter moments when I wish I had his counsel. Among the most difficult truths I face are that I'll never have a child to grow up hearing him laugh and learning from his incredible intellect and wisdom, and that I couldn't share my Senate victory with him. But I also know I wouldn't be where I am today without him.
On behalf of the Westerfield family, thank you for your prayers, encouragement and service to us over the last year.
This was a busy week in Frankfort! The most high-profile meeting was this month’s Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Environment which even had an over-flow room. The topic was discussion of the Bluegrass Pipeline (pictured below) with representatives from the company itself
Come out for Coffee with the Senator! I've got my colleagues in the House that represent a part of Christian County, Reps. Lynn Bechler (4th), John Tilley (8th) and Myron Dossett (9th), joining me for a legislative coffee!
Where: Starbucks in Hopkinsville, 110 Clinic Drive
Who's Coming: YOU!
When: Saturday, August 31st, 2013 at 8:00am
Hear from us and let us hear from You!
