December 6, 2024

Ready Report: Pearl Harbor, In the Community & More…

I hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving. As we head into the Christmas holiday season, we start with commemorating Pearl Harbor – December 7^th, 1941 – the day that has lived in infamy but ushered in America’s involvement in World War II and solidifying our place as the world’s superpower and best earthly hope. I will never forget visiting Pearl Harbor in Hawaii nearly 14 years ago and seeing the memorial to the USS Arizona which lies at the bottom of the harbor and is the final resting place for over 1,000 sailors, including many who survived the attack and asked to be buried with their shipmates decades later. We have so much to be thankful for and the bravery of our “Greatest Generation” during World War II is high on the list.

Below is an update on the Maryland Senate Republican Caucus’ preparations for the 2025 Legislative Session, as well as some local community updates.

ICYMI: Senator Ready Re-Elected as Minority Whip

Last month, the Republican Senate Caucus held re-elected Senator Steve Hershey and I to leadership positions. Senator Hershey will remain Minority Leader, and I will continue my service as Minority Whip. You can read more by clicking here. I’m committed to leading the fight against the Maryland Democratic Party’s tax-and-spend, hard left agenda – while supporting common sense, Constitutional principles and solutions to the issues we’re facing in our state.

Ready in the Community

Our family enjoyed the annual “Miracle on Main Street” in downtown Westminster on Saturday – from the crafts for the kids earlier in the afternoon to the parade, Christmas tree lighting and lights in the park – it was cold, but it was a beautiful celebration to head into the Christmas holiday season!

Carroll County Scholars Program Opportunity

Registration is now open for current 8th and 10th grade students in Carroll County to join McDaniel College’s Carroll County Scholars (CCS) program. CCS provides free college search support and a $100,000 scholarship to McDaniel College, along with the opportunity to compete for a full tuition scholarship to the college upon completion of the program.

Read more about the program and how students and families can register.

All students in Carroll County (public, private, or homeschool) are invited to enroll in the program during either their 8th or 10th grade years with cohorts beginning in the fall of 9th or 11th grades and running through the students’ senior year of high school.

The program is also generously funded largely by Carroll County businesses and there are multiple ways for businesses to give back by helping local students achieve their educational goals.

Enclosed, please find a flyer with further information about Carroll County Scholars. Information sessions will also take place on March 12, 2025 (in person at Westminster High School), and April 10, 2025 (virtual), to learn more about the program. Those with questions, or who would like more information, can contact McDaniel College Admissions at [email protected] or 410-857-2230.

Senatorial Scholarships Available

If you are or know a high school senior or college student, please consider applying for a Senatorial Scholarship.  For more information or to request an application, email Emily Van Horn at [email protected] and include your full address.  Scholarships will be accepted up to April 15, 2025.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me anytime. My office can be reached by emailing [email protected], and my staff and I will do our best to get back to you in a timely manner. Have a great rest of the week!

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