By MARK HEIRBRANDT
County Commissioner
Labor Day is a time to celebrate. A time to rest. A time to reflect. A time to share with your loved ones.
In junior high and high school, seven days a week, starting at 5 a.m., I ran a newspaper route. The life lessons I learned were invaluable. I learned the importance of commitment, dependability, people skills, and the value of a dollar. I’ve never stopped believing in those life lessons, or working hard. I’ve always been motivated by the positive outcomes that occur when you work hard.
Labor Day is special to me. Ever since I was a kid, our family has celebrated every Labor Day together. We grill, we laugh, and we celebrate. It’s the one day that I truly feel like I can completely relax, and just enjoy.
The definition of Labor Day is: To dedicate the day to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country (according to the U.S. Department of Labor).
To everyone who has been giving it their all, collaborating, having sleepless nights, and working for the betterment of your family and our country, cheers to you.
Keep it up.
This year has been a challenging one for sure, but one that we should take the time to reflect on … and celebrate.
God bless America. And Happy Labor Day.