Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you and your family! After a year filled with uncertainty and hardships, I hope you find joy and happiness this holiday season.  Please remember that a new year can bring new beginnings and hopefully a fresh start for the people of Illinois.

For me, 2020 will be filled with new beginnings--including me stepping down from public office for the first time in 24 years and pursuing new opportunities. While this has not been how I envisioned my final year in the Senate to be, one thing has never changed. It has been a true privilege to serve in public office, and I will forever be thankful for the honor to represent the people of the 55th District.

As you join with family and friends to celebrate, please join me in keeping the courageous men and women of our armed forces, first responders and front line workers in our thoughts and prayers this holiday.

Merry Christmas from my family to yours. Stay safe, healthy and warm this holiday season. 

All my best,
Senator Dale Righter