Amata’s Statement of Thanksgiving

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in celebration of Thanksgiving Day 2024:

Psalm 69:30 ~ I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.

“This brief verse in the book of Psalms is one of many special thanksgiving verses in the Bible, and it reminds me so much of our people, who dearly love to sing from early childhood and all through life. We are grateful for our beautiful islands, which are a touch of paradise. 

“Have a blessed Thanksgiving! This year, I will see my family in the Washington, D.C. area as Congress has a busy schedule immediately after the holiday week. Over the next few weeks, Congress must complete a government funding extension into next year; an extension of the important Farm Bill, which supports grants and programs for American Samoa; the yearly Defense bill which authorizes pay for our military; and a Coast Guard authorization that includes my House-passed South Pacific Tuna Treaty Act. 

“May you have a wonderful and relaxing time with family or close friends, and share delicious food that reminds us of the goodness of God. May our hearts and homes be full of happiness and love this Thanksgiving!”

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