Vice President Kamala Harris recently took the opportunity to express her gratitude and share a message of thanks to the members of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators during their 48th Annual Legislative Conference.
Addressing the assembly, Harris emphasized the importance of leadership that elevates others, saying, "I do believe the true measure of the strength of a leader is not based on who you beat down; it is based on who you lift up," which resonated with the gathered lawmakers while acknowledging the unheralded nature of their service, she noted the work done by the caucus members often goes unrecognized by the people who benefit from it, despite this, they continue to serve responding to a call, their dedication bearing the weight of long hours and days for the sake of public service, as documented by a White House release.
In her remarks, the Vice President also touched on the ideals at the heart of the country, urging the legislators to "believe in the promise of America and then do everything we can to help our nation realize that promise on behalf of everyone, no matter who they are, where they live, what they look like." Stressing the importance of the upcoming year. Harris thanked the caucus members for their past support and preemptively expressed gratitude for their ongoing commitment to uplifting the community, heralding their hard work as both joyful and essential, as per the White House release.
Harris concluded with an invitation to enjoy the holiday season, regardless of the form it takes, be it Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, or any other celebration—imparting a sense of fellowship and mutual respect, affirming that, "Hard work is joyful work. And we are up — we are up for the moment to see it through and get it done," in a statement obtained by the White House.
