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February 11, 1999
Nixa Resident Challenges Citizens, Newspaper To Study Statewide Issues
On Jan.6, 1999, I witnessed Representative Jim Kreider and the Missouri General Assembly sworn
into office to begin their new legislative session. I have to say that witnessing this event really left me in
amazement.
I was fortunate enough to see Jim nominated and reelected as Speaker Pro Tem of the House. I listened while representatives
from all over the state, and from both parties, praised Jim for his fairness and hard work he puts forth into making
Missouri a better place to live.
It made me realize how fortunate the 142nd district is in having Jim as our voice in Jefferson City. It also made
me realize that people do not take time to contact their representatives or go up to Jefferson City and witness
our government at work. Many people do not actually know what happens up there, but they are usually the first
ones to complain about the process.
Also, when I looked at the Nixa News-Enterprise on Jan.6, there
was no mention of the Assembly's new session. The only thing I could find was a previously ran editorial about
last November's election.
I challenge everyone to become more familiar with our state government. The Nixa News-Enterprise must increase their coverage of what happens in our state government, while the people have to call or
visit Representative Kreider. I know he wants to hear from each and every one of his constituents because it is
his job to listen and represent us in Jefferson City.
Matthew Patterson, Nixa
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