Northwest Indiana Forum’s Post

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Governor Holcomb can walk away knowing that he has been changing lives and will change lives well beyond his term. I firmly believe that if Governor Holcomb says he's going to do something, he does it. Somebody's got to take a step forward in the state of Indiana and Governor Holcomb has done that. Governor Holcomb was a governor for everyone in the state of Indiana. He really promoted our state, not only internally but externally, and has made it a better place for everyone to come. He left the state. Better than he found it. One thing that's clear throughout Governor Holcomb's time leading the state is how he truly understands economic development and growth opportunities. The policies he created at the IDC, including the ready dollars and the infusion of capital into our local communities, will not only support new investment now, but pave the way for future opportunities, investments for decades to come. It was Indiana Regional Development Authority for almost 2 decades now. I can honestly say that I've seen a shift in the level of collaboration that we've seen throughout the years here in Northwest Indiana. And not to sound too cliche, but we are all rowing in the same direction. And I think a lot of that had to do with Northwest Indiana really rallying and being a champion behind those rail projects in 2017. Governor Holcomb clearly understood. The benefits to Northwest Indiana that the investments in Westlake and Double Track would bring not only to this region, but to the entire state. He knew that by improving connectivity to and from Chicago, it would improve our quality of life, add more opportunity for better, higher paying jobs in the city of Chicago, and promote the business climate here in Northwest Indiana. I've been back in in LaPorte County and in Michigan City for about 21 years. I have never seen a governor who has spent this much time in Northwest Indiana and his really. Rallied around all of the projects in the region, so not only just Michigan City and our double track project, but seeing him be visible in our area is next to none. It takes a lot of different pieces to make a community work and especially an entire region come together. And projects like Ready 1, Ready 2, all the projects that are part of those grant programs are absolutely transformative to making those changes in quality of place, quality of life a come to fruition and thanks to governor. Couldn't support of those projects. It's all those little pieces that come together into one big hole. I think the message I'd like to send to Governor Holcomb is continue to be who you are. It took great leadership. It took courage to navigate the state through the pandemic. It took great leadership and navigational skills just to get us where we're at today. It's because of you that there are thousands and thousands of kids and families that are going to be able to thrive. The generations to come. Sure. Thank you to Governor Holcomb for his interest, recognition of the opportunity that Northwest Indiana brings to the entire state. I think I've learned a lot from Governor Holcomb and his team, and I want to thank him for that. So thank you. Thank you, Governor Holcomb. Governor Holcomb, thank you. Thank you. Governor Holcomb. Thank you. Governor Holcomb, thank you. May God bless you and your family. Thank you.