Happy Fourth of July Everyone,
I hope that everyone was able to get out and safely enjoy the Fourth of July on Thursday. I was lucky enough to have been able to spend the day alongside my family at both the Hampton Ponds and Wyben Fourth of July Parades. We are so luck to have dedicated community members who each year organize these events that showcase local musicians, classic cars, and most of all, our community’s patriotism! It was great getting to see so many familiar faces along these parade routes and I am already looking forward to next year.
I would also like to congratulate Captain Denise DuGuay’s on her retirement from the Holyoke Police Department. Throughout her three-decade career, Captain DuGuay moved up the ranks due to dedication to serving the people of Holyoke and in 2011 she became Holyoke Police Department’s first woman Captain. Thank you for your service to the Holyoke community and Congratulations on your hard-earned retirement!
I would also like do a special shout to the Center for Human Development and Amelia Park for hosting an adaptive curling event at the end of June over at the park. Movement and athletics are such a crucial and empowering part of life. Making them accessible to those of all abilities is so important in ensuring our friends and neighbors are included. What an amazing event, I hope I can make the next one!
This week my team hosted office hours on Monday at the Agawam COA on Monday. Next week, we will be at the Chicopee COA on Tuesday July 9th from 10:00am to 11:00am and at the West Springfield COA on Wednesday July 10th from 11:00am to 12:00pm. If you can’t make office hours, I can always be reached by email, john.velis@masenate.gov, by phone, (413) 572-3920, and you can find me online at senatorjohnvelis.com.
Sincerely,
John Velis