Thankful this Christmas

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With Christmas approaching, I wanted to take this opportunity to reflect over the last year. It has been a whirlwind time for my family during this first year in the Senate. We have been blessed to enjoy the support of so many friends and family members during this change in our life. We could not do it without you.

It has been a fun and educational experience serving the people of District 14. I had the opportunity to represent many of you while I was in the House of Representative, but I have added a lot more people to my district since my move to the Senate. It takes a little longer to get around and see everyone, but the visits have been great. Whether it was the Alabaster Christmas Parade, the Chilton County Peach Festival or the visit with Mr. Jim Lott, the caretaker for the historic Centreville Cemetery, I have truly been amazed at the experiences I have had. There are so many great people and hidden treasures in our community. I am thankful that I have had a chance to visit with them over the last year and look forward to seeing more of you in the New Year.

This year, Riley turned nine and I turned 40. Julie is still as young as ever. I have a few more gray hairs than I once had, but every one of them are worth it! I know I speak for my entire family in saying that even on the longest of work days it has been a wonderful 2011.

The next legislative session will begin in February. We will have debates again on the lingering budget crisis, and I am sure I will make mistakes along the way. It is a process where perfection does not exist but only the hope that good intentions prevail. There will be plenty of time for talk of politics after the New Year; but in the meantime, I hope that you and your family are able to sit back and enjoy the holidays. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Wards!

SenCamWard: Not sure where number comes from “@ShaneWeldon: @SenCamWard did the $10m reported loss by HB56 include lost taxation on sales, income, etc?”
SenCamWard: Thanks again to all groups who helped get final passage- Bill would give panel the power to alter sentences http://t.co/UqFeyM0c #alpolitics
SenCamWard: I believe we could all come up w/ studies to back our own views up. Unemployment is down, state rev. up “@ShaneWeldon: so, which was it?”
SenCamWard: Could point to 7 new foreign cos. locating to AL in last 12 months. There are studies showing both sides @ShaneWeldon: so, which was it?”
SenCamWard: In fairness I think both sides studies that agree w/ their view & claim it as legit. “@ShaneWeldon: so, which was it?”
SenCamWard: The real answer on economic impact will be whether state jobs & revenue go up or down over next 12 months @ShaneWeldon: so, which was it?”
SenCamWard: Tomorrow the Senate goes into session which will likely last all day & into evening. Also, expecting Gov to call special session for Thurs.
SenCamWard: New legisl lines expected to be introduced Thursday RT @clantonadv Proposed districts divide Chilton County http://t.co/lPXfm12V
Shelby County Reporter: Ward’s sentencing reform bill passes legislature

May 16

SenCamWard: Senate now in session. Debating Beason substitute #immigration bill. Will be a long day #alpolitics
SenCamWard: Senate debate on immigration continues to drag on & hopeful that we will soon be able to move on to budgets #alpolitics
SenCamWard: Protestors again at State House blocking floor access. Looks like we are now moving past immigration & moving to budgets #alpolitics
SenCamWard: RT @alabasternews: Proposed districts bring changes to county: Shelby County would see significant changes to its Alabama Senate an... h ...
SenCamWard: It is safe to say the court cost bill is now on life support. Looking less & less likely #courts will get money they & face severe cuts