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Gov. Tony Evers and wife Kathy issue Thanksgiving message

November 25, 2021 10:17 AM

Kyle Jones,

Posted: November 25, 2021 10:17 AM

Updated: November 25, 2021 3:56 PM

by Kyle Jones

MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers issued a Thanksgiving message Thursday, expressing gratitude for the action of Wisconsonities throughout the pandemic.

In a video, the governor praised the “grit and resilience” of the state’s communities.

“I’m especially thankful today for the strength Wisconsinites have shown over the last few years,” Evers said. “We are going to bounce back better than ever.”

In a subsequent tweet, the governor said he and the First Lady will also take a moment at 4:39 p.m. to pray for the Waukesha parade victims.

Today, at 4:39 p.m., we're stopping and praying to reflect and remember the victims of the Waukesha tragedy. We know how hard today is for their families to be celebrating this holiday without a loved one. We mourn with them and honor their memory today. https://t.co/woXJoQBwwJ

— Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) November 25, 2021

Watch the whole message here:

This Thanksgiving, Kathy and I are incredibly grateful for the grit and resilience of our communities as we’ve all navigated these tough times together. From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! pic.twitter.com/MnF5wUj6zO

— Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) November 25, 2021