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•LETTERS•
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I did not agree with President
George H. W. Bush’s politics, but I did
agree with his humanity and caring
for those less fortunate. As president,
he brought civility and class to the
office — a direct opposite to the
current occupant of the White House.
- ARNOLD LIPSCHULTZ
VIA EMAIL
SUPPORT THE EICD ACT
I would like to give my children and grandchildren a livable,
sustainable world. There have been devastating wildfires in
California and floods from extreme rainfall in numerous places.
We need to reduce emissions of heat-trapping gases that are
making the situation worse.
The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act would place
a steadily rising fee on carbon pollution and return all revenue
to households equally. This bill is a market-based approach
with bipartisan support and will drive down carbon pollution
while putting money in people’s pockets. It’s good for business
and will create jobs.
I hope that members of Congress will support this important
legislation. They need to address the threat of climate change
by enacting the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act.
- HELENE ZIMMERMAN
VIA EMAIL
THANKS FOR EVERYTHING
Dear Pasadena residents,
On Thanksgiving Day, a unique American holiday originated
from colonists who practiced
thanking others for harvest
sharing and thanking God for
blessing them. We would like
to express our gratitude to the
residents of this amazing city.
We are a family from
Russia. In 2017, for the safety
of our lives, we were forced
to flee to the US as refugees.
By fate and human deeds we
stayed in Pasadena and have
lived here since our arrival.
Our daughter was born here.
Now she is 1 year old.
In the time we have lived
here we have been treated
with sincere kindness. That’s
so important for refugee
immigrants.
We give thanks to:
• All those persons who
maintain the historical
and cultural atmosphere
in Pasadena, including but
not limited to the Rose
Parade team for the bright
and beautiful show, the
Huntington Library, Art
Collections and Botanical
Gardens for interesting
exhibitions and events, the
Rose Bowl for well- organized
events, and many other
institutions.
• Police officers who
provide safety and security
to the residents of the city.
Accurate, clean looking, welltrained
professionals protect
peace and the rights of each
individual. We appreciate it a
lot.
• Firefighters and
emergency service staff for
fast and well-qualified help.
• Doctors, pediatricians
and nurses who provide
excellent medical care for
pregnant women and infants.
• Individuals who keep
educational traditions —
teachers, namely teachers of
English as a second language
and parent education classes.
• Office workers who every
day help us with documents,
registration procedures, job
searches, traffic support, and
providing useful advice for
just arrived immigrants.
And we would like to show
our particular gratitude to
the family who hosted us
upon arrival in the US. and
so helped us adapt to a new
life for the first year — not an
easy time.
Now we look into the
future with hope and
optimism. And every day we
do our best to ensure our
family development and
proper parenthood. Despite
the fact that now we have to
live in an RV, we are looking
for a new place,
We believe that on 1st
January 2019 the new stage
will start in our life. We will
have a home. Our daughter
will go to school here. Maybe
we will have more kids. And
one day they, as US citizens,
will say, “My parents arrived
here in 2017. They were met
with kind people here. And
now it’s time for me to carry
on this nice tradition to
express gratitude and help
others.”
- THE D. FAMILY
(NAME WITHHELD
UPON REQUEST)
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Serving Alhambra, Altadena, Arcadia, Eagle
Rock, Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge, Montrose,
Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre and South
Pasadena
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