INDIO, CA – Today, Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez (R-Indio) released the following statement celebrating America’s 250th birthday:
“I want to wish my constituents and all Californians a happy and safe Fourth of July. As a Marine Corps veteran who proudly served our nation for 21 years, I understand the sacrifice of those who have worn the uniform. Having traveled the world and served in combat, I know that while America is not perfect, it remains a beacon of hope and opportunity for millions around the globe. It is a nation worth defending and a nation worth preserving.
As we reflect on the past 250 years of our country’s history, let us also look ahead to the next 250 years and recommit ourselves to protecting the freedoms, values, and opportunities that make America the greatest nation on Earth. May God bless you, your family, the state of California and the United States of America.”
Background:
Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez served 21 years in the United States Marine Corps, completing four combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. This week, he authored an Independence Day op-ed in the Imperial Valley Press reflecting on what America250 means to him and hosted the California State Capitol’s America250 Celebration, featuring a military flyover and a special performance by the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera.
Read Assemblyman Gonzalez’s America250 op-ed: HERE.
Watch the full America250 Celebration: HERE.
To watch a highlight reel of the America250 event, you can view HERE.
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