On Election Day we stood together to put an end to the Obama-Pelosi liberal agenda. The road to doing so was challenging, but we stood strong. Now, the real work of restoring conservatism to governance and creating real Mississippi jobs has begun.
Since Election Day I have stayed busy. I’ve been meeting with business leaders to better understand their needs to create jobs as well as meeting with local political leaders to learn how I can solve their needs in Congress. I’ve also dedicated a large portion of my time to attending events across the district and staying visible.
Yesterday, I was honored to attend several Veterans Day ceremonies. In Wiggins, I spoke to a crowd of patriots who gathered to watch the unveiling of the Medal of Honor monument. It is my understanding that this is the only such monument in the country and it honors those Mississippians who have earned our nation’s highest military honor.
To be an effective Member of Congress, I must also build a top class Congressional staff. We have been interviewing and placing team members. In the coming weeks, we will announce our complete Congressional staff. They will make you proud.
On Sunday, I will depart for Freshman Orientation. While at orientation, I will meet my incoming colleagues, but I will also request my committee assignments. The military is the lifeblood of South Mississippi both economically and culturally. As such, I am actively seeking a position on the House Armed Services Committee. On the committee, I will be a champion for military and veteran issues. I am also requesting to be placed on several other committees that will directly benefit South Mississippi.
I want to again thank you for giving me the opportunity to be your voice in Washington, D.C. In 2010, we proved that South Mississippi does matter. I intend to take our voice and shout it loudly to the Washington, D.C. bureaucrats and politicians to make sure they know that we want legislation reflective of true conservatism. I will make you proud. Thank you for the opportunity to serve.
Respectfully,
Steven Palazzo
Member-Elect, MS-04