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Oregonians have met the huge health & economic challenges of #COVID19 with an #OregonWay ethic of pulling together to help neighbors and communities. Here are some of the many who deserve thanks.
With school buildings closed, getting meals to students is a challenge. Thanks to Roseburg for continuing this essential service – and adding dinner to the mix: nrtoday.com/news/health/co…
In Portland, @riderconnection students are pitching in to deliver meals to seniors: oregonlive.com/teamoregon/202…
The health & economic challenges posed by #COVID19 are obviously front-and-center, but it’s also good to remember the many inspiring #OregonWay stories during the coronavirus crisis.
Huge thanks to the anonymous donor who sewed masks in Lane County to help keep @ShelterCareOrg staff and clients safe:
Dr. Sarah Christensen blended #OregonWay ingenuity and thoughtfulness to make things a little less scary for her young patients in Medford: kobi5.com/news/pediatric…
The #COVID19 public health crisis has created huge challenges, but let’s also remember everybody who’s responded with an #OregonWay blend of heroism, hard work & innovation to help communities statewide.
All the Oregon craft distilleries making hand sanitizers + #OrHealthCareHeroes = #OregonWay creativity that fills a gigantic need: ktvl.com/news/local/ore…
Great rural Oregon leaders like K’Lynn Lane at the Gilliam County Chamber of Commerce set the gold standard for diligent work to support their community condonchamber.org/small-business…
While the #COVID19 battle is round-the-clock business, let’s also take a moment to thank Oregonians putting the #OregonWay into practice by working & volunteering to help their communities during this public health crisis.
The @umatillaschools & @HeidiWhiteSipe are getting chromebooks, school supplies and food to students & their families as well as arranging for internet access close to students’ homes: hermistonherald.com/coronavirus/di…
Teamwork is alive and well in Lane County with @foodforlc partnering with local restaurants to expand a mobile pantry helping to feed people experiencing homelessness: kezi.com/content/news/L…
There are so many wonderful #OregonWay examples to spotlight of Oregonians throughout our state pulling together during the #COVID19 public health crisis.
One such community-minded effort is @OregonState pitching in with classic #GoBeavs spirit to provide essential equipment for health care workers: katu.com/news/coronavir…
Another outstanding example of the #OregonWay is @jupiterpdx helping to shelter people experiencing homelessness: kgw.com/article/news/l…
In the middle of the #COVID19 public health crisis, there are also many poignant & powerful #OregonWay stories of neighbors helping neighbors.
Here’s one of the many standout #OregonWay examples in our state: @CityofSweetHome police are delivering prescriptions that vulnerable senior citizens need: sweethomeor.gov/police/page/sw…
And in @esd108, bus drivers are delivering breakfasts and lunches to students who count on those meals: time.com/5808475/corona…
In the middle of the #COVID19 public health crisis, it’s important for all of us as Oregonians to take a moment to thank all those putting the #OregonWay into practice by working 24-7 to keep people safe.
So huge thanks to the doctors, nurses, caregivers & all the medical providers working round-the-clock to protect Oregonians’ health in every nook & cranny of our state.
Big thanks as well to the first responders out there each day out on the streets and highways in Oregon – the police officers, firefighters, @OregonGuard & more.
I join with all Oregonians in mourning the death of a veteran to #COVID19 and know our entire state grieves this loss with this man’s family, friends and loved ones.
Oregonians waking up this Sunday to news of our state’s first confirmed #COVID19 death can feel angry about the federal response to this public health crisis. I’m right there with you and am working to get Oregon what it needs. wyden.senate.gov/news/press-rel…
Based on my conversations here in Oregon with those on the front lines of this #COVID19 outbreak, I know our community will come through this challenge together in the true spirit of the #OregonWay.
Thrilled the Senate today passed a landmark bipartisan lands package that’s the most comprehensive conservation effort for Oregon by Congress in a decade. #OregonWildlands #WildernessNow
Proud to have worked on this bill, which will continue our state’s legacy of protecting special places for future generations by preserving public lands, protecting recreation jobs, promoting economic growth in rural Oregon & providing wildfire safeguards for Crooked River Ranch.
Here’s what I had to say on the Senate floor about how this legislation has the late and legendary Tom McCall’s #OregonWay spirit.
