Sangamon Sun

State Senator Tom Bennett has expressed his gratitude and wishes a happy Thanksgiving to all his constituents. In a heartfelt message, Senator Bennett stated, "As we approach Thanksgiving, I am full of gratitude and eager to share my thanks with all of you. It is an honor to serve you as your Senator, and I am deeply thankful for that." He emphasized the importance of coming together, appreciating one another, and savoring the often unnoticed good things in life during this holiday season.

Senator Bennett hopes that Thanksgiving will bring joy, reflection, and unity to families and loved ones. He encouraged everyone to find reasons to feel gratitude not only during this season of thanks but throughout the year. The Senator expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to represent his constituents in Springfield and address the issues that matter most to the community and state.

In conclusion, State Senator Tom Bennett wished everyone a Thanksgiving brimming with happiness, reflection, and a bounty of reasons to be grateful. His warm regards were extended to all his constituents in the 53rd District.

In addition to Senator Bennett's message, here are some Thanksgiving jokes to lighten the atmosphere at family gatherings:

- "What did one pumpkin pie say to the other? 'You wanna piece of me?'"

- "How'd the Thanksgiving cheese plate go over? Everyone was grateful."

- "What did the Thanksgiving turkey say to the Christmas ham? Nice to meat you."

- "Why don't side dishes tell jokes? They're too corny."

- "What is a turkey's favorite dessert? Peach gobbler!"

On a different note, the State of Illinois currently has a significant amount of outstanding debt to state vendors. The State owes $1,499,565,410.14, with 20,034 pending vouchers awaiting payment. This figure does not include estimated debts such as the unfunded pension liability, which has been estimated to be over $139 billion. However, it is worth noting that the state's accounts payable at the same time last year stood at a little less than $2 billion.

Lastly, Senator Bennett announced the upcoming Traveling Office Hours, where he and his team will be available to meet with constituents at various locations. For more information on the weekly traveling office hours, interested individuals can visit the provided link.

State Senator Tom Bennett remains committed to working full-time to represent the 53rd District and address the needs and concerns of his constituents.

To find out more, go to this link: https://senatortombennett.com/2023/11/21/happy-thanksgiving/