Dear Neighbor,
Because of family losses, I was in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from Saturday, March 22 to Wednesday, March 26.
My
godmother, Frenchie Bell Mitchell, the woman who promised to take care
of me if something ever happened to my parents, passed away after a long
battle with diabetes and kidney disease. She was 89 years old. Her
passing came only weeks after her son, Gary Mitchell, my younger god
brother and close childhood friend, died suddenly and unexpectedly of an
enlarged heart caused by untreated high blood pressure. He was 44 years
old. My 86-year-old mother, who was my godmother's best friend, has
been very ill for quite some time in a nursing home in Milwaukee and I
had an opportunity to visit extensively with her. She was unable to
attend the funeral.
It
was an intense and extremely difficult time for my family. I was
blessed to be able to be there. I thank Rep. Lisa Villa of Harrison who
gave me a guest pass on the airline she works for so I was able to
afford the journey.
Unfortunately,
I missed floor votes on those three days. I don't like missing votes,
as I take seriously my work as your representative. Many of you
corresponded with me about many of the votes on those days. I sincerely
apologize for not being able to follow through on those votes. I hope
you understand.
After a day and a half of travel, I returned home to Maine safe and sound and happy to be back in my seat.
I remain honored to serve you.
Take care of your blessings,
Craig Hickman
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