Opinion

When this year began, none of us expected to face a global pandemic that would steal hundreds of thousands of American lives, inflict unprecedented damage on our economy, disrupt business as usual and uproot life as we know it. But although the United States certainly did not create the coronavirus crisis, our country has led in the mission to eliminate the virus and restore our way of life by seeking to deliver a vaccine in record time. As we celebrate Christmas this week and look toward 2021, I am grateful that vaccines are already beginning to reach frontline health care workers and the most vulnerable in our communities, providing hope for better days ahead.

What a surreal and humbling experience it is to walk the hallowed halls of our magnificent state Capitol. I want to thank you all again for the incredible privilege to serve as your voice in the Oklahoma Senate.

I don’t suppose I have too much to say this week beyond, of course, Merry Christmas.