Over my few years of blogging my motto has morphed into “Together We Can Make a Difference”. Why? Because we can. I have proof. I’ve seen thousands of people band together and influence some of the largest consumer product companies in the world. This is real change and real progress.
The past few days have been a complete whirlwind – in a good way. No, a great way. And I owe a lot of the excitement to YOU.
I received an award for Distinguished Service to the Community
I’m feeling incredibly humbled and honored. After spending the day in New York City I made my way back to Massachusetts and then turned around and headed into the State House in Boston to receive an award for consumer advocacy.
It was such a special day and my family was kind enough to join me and shower me with their unwavering support. The boys were not happy about changing out of their shorts and t-shirts, but missing school was a big plus.
I was honored at the State House in Boston by Representative Kenneth I. Gordon and Senator Mike Barrett.
The House of Representatives presented me with a Citation that read:
The Massachusetts House of Representatives offers its sincerest congratulations to Lori Alper in recognition of your steadfast commitment to promoting environmental education and awareness.
The Massachusetts Senate also presented me with this Official Citation:
The Massachusetts Senate hereby extends its congratulations to Lori Alper in recognition of your passionate consumer advocacy and dedication to environmental education.
Seriously cool stuff. To be honored and recognized by your state for the work that you and thousands of others are doing makes everything worthwhile.
And now back to why I have YOU to thank. So many of you continue to support the issues that so many of us hold near and dear to our heart, most of which fall under the “keeping our children safe” umbrella. Your support comes through in many different ways- for example those of you who signed the Tide petition and/or the Disney petition were instrumental in making change happen.
A big thank you to Representative Gordon and Senator Barrett for the incredible work they are doing to make the world a better place and their willingness to recognize others on a similar quest.
Like I said, together we can and will make a difference.
Now back to yoga pants, soccer, karate and baseball. Have a groovy green weekend! Any big plans?
Well deserved Lori! My boys would have been thrilled to miss school too. What a great role model you are to them!
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So incredibly proud
So exciting, Lori! What a cool way for your state to recognize all of your hard work!!! And awesome that your family got to see how meaningful all of those countless hours are to those around you! Go team go!
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wow!!!! Congratulations! That is amazing!
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Thanks so much Stephanie!
Thanks Erin. It was so nice to have my kids and husband there with me.
Thanks Micaela!
Thanks Niri 🙂
You rock! I can only imagine how happy the boys were, for many reasons, as you mentionsed!
Continue the wonderful work you are doing : )
It’s making a difference!
Congrats, Lori. You inspire us all!
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Wow! I am so proud of you, Lori. Congratulations on being honored for your outstanding contributions to the community!
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Congratulations, Lori! Agree with Ronnie, you inspire us all!
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Lori, I really love all your three handsome boys. They are great. Your age does not look like someone that can have these boys at all. You really maintain yourself. Keep it up
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XOXOXOXO Congrats!!!!
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Congrats Lori and it was a great lesson for your boys (and a great reason to miss school)!
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Well deserved you’re awesome!!!
Well done Lori. Love your dress.
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Congratulations! How awesome that your legislature recognized your service.
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This is so well deserved. Go you!
Thank you so much Rachel! Truly appreciate all of your support.
Thanks so much Betsy!
Ha!Thanks Anna. The dress was very comfy.
Thanks so much Leigh. Yes, my guys loved lunch and missing school. Those will be the remembered highlights!
Thanks so much Shane. xoxox
Thanks so much Judith. You’re quite an inspiration too.
Thanks so much Deborah. I truly appreciate all of your support.
Thanks so much Ronnie! I feel the same about you.
Thanks Joan. Your support means a lot.
Huge congrats on a such a well-deserved honor, Lori!
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Thank you Cathy. That means a lot to me.
Brava!
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Thanks so much Kristina!
Congrats on a lovely honor and thanks for fighting the good fight!
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Thank you so much Becky!
Well done! You are an inspiration! Making things happen for a better community, environment, world.
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Thanks Leah. That means a lot coming from you.