Happy Holidays!

Dear Friend,


I have much to be thankful for this holiday season. I am honored to now be serving the 35th District in the California State Assembly. It was a long road to get to where we are today, and I cannot express my gratitude enough for all of your support.

This time of year means many things to different people, but I think we can all agree that it is a good time to be thankful for all the year's blessings and for our loved ones. It's also the time of year to celebrate the strength of the human spirit.

One of my favorite holiday stories is that of the Maccabee revolt of the Jewish people against their Hellenistic overlords in 166 BCE. The Maccabees struggled for their religious freedom against the prosecution of the Seleucid Empire under the rule of Antiochus IV Epiphanes. An army of Jewish rebels, led by Juddah Maccabee, was able to defeat the mighty Empire and re-establish religious freedom in Judea. Of course, today we recognize Hanukkah as the celebration of the re-dedication of the temple following the Maccabee victory.

During the holiday season, we also celebrate the story of the three Magi who traveled across the desert to Bethlehem from Persia to fulfill their destiny of finding a single baby in a manger and bestow him with gifts. Upon their arrival, they also brought warning of the Judean King's plans to murder all the young children in Bethlehem, allowing Jesus to escape persecution. These stories inspire us and remind us of what we can accomplish when we have something to fight for.

I am inspired by you and what you did to work for change this year. Thank you so much for your continued support. Have a happy holiday season.
Sincerely,

Das


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