Thanks for all your support over the past year. As a result of your hard work and prayers, 2011 promises to be a very exciting and productive year for District 2 and the entire country. I hope that you will continue to stay engaged and share with me your thoughts and concerns over the coming year. I will need your support and prayers now more than ever as I join the 112th Congress and begin addressing the challenges before us. Thanks again and best wishes for a very happy and prosperous New Year from my family to yours.

Thanks to your hard work and friendship and support Renee Ellmers will be sworn in as a new member of the 112th Congress on January 5, 2011. We hope that you will be able to join us to celebrate this historic event.

Beth and Nash Johnson and Telia and Jerol Kivett and Allie Ray McCullen will host an ‘Inauguration Reception’ honoring Renee on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at The Hay-Adams hotel on Sixteenth and H Streets, N.W., Washington, DC, 20006.

If you can join us, please RSVP to Sarah Hill Barrington at sarahhill@reneeforcongress.com. We have secured a group rate for rooms (this is Washington and rooms are not inexpensive but this rate does include a group discount) at The Hay-Adams – please contact Sarah Hill if you would like information about the room rates or would like her to reserve a room in your name.

While in Washington you are invited to stop by Renee’s new congressional office at 1533 Longworth House Office Building. The NRCC will be offering an opportunity to view the swearing-in ceremonies live via television during an afternoon reception. Those attending Renee’s Inauguration Reception are invited to attend the NRCC event as well. Sarah Hill will email the information for that event to those who RSVP.

Again, thank you and we hope you will join us on January 5th.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. — Luke 2:13-14

At this special time of year, Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Many do so by following His example of compassion and generosity of spirit — reaching out to those less fortunate, lending a helping hand. Many celebrate the season by remembering those in uniform serving overseas, whose sacrifices keep us all safe and free. Others take time out from their hectic schedules to enjoy good times with family and friends.

As we join in the various celebrations of this Christmas season, may we all give thanks for the many blessings we enjoy. May we remember those serving at home and in foreign lands, and their families. And in true Christmas spirit, may we reach out to those in our community in need.

Thank you for your support and prayers over the past year. My family and I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year.

I’m now going through what in Congress is called ‘the transition process’ for new Congressmen and women. That means I’m attending caucuses, meeting with House Leaders and voting to elect the leaders of the various arms of the caucus (like the House Republican Conference). A lot of the work focuses on committee assignments. And more than anything else I’m working on setting up my congressional offices in Washington and here in the Second District. Plus finding a place to live in Washington.

If you don’t have other plans and it’s convenient I hope you will join me on Thursday, December 9, for a Fish Fry Fundraiser at Linshire by the Pond, 4332 Cokesbury Road, Fuquay-Varina, N.C. from 6 – 8 p.m. There is additional information about the event on my Facebook page and on my website.

In addition, this weekend I will be attending various holiday events across the District including Christmas parades in Clinton, Clayton and Lillington.

As ever, I am grateful for your continued prayers and support. Please continue to visit my website and Facebook page for updates and upcoming events. And, as always, many thanks for all you do – and have done.

Renee

As we sit down with family and friends this Thanksgiving there are so many things we have for which to give thanks. We live in the greatest country on earth where the rights and freedoms we enjoy are the envy of the world. A few short weeks ago we exercised the right to vote and saw how our system of government allows the voices of all the people to be heard.

I have much to be thankful for this year. God has blessed me with a loving family, wonderful friends and a great community. Now I have been blessed with the opportunity to serve that community in the United States Congress. That blessing came through the support of people here in North Carolina and all over the country who contributed their time, money and prayers.

Thank you so much for your support. I hope that you will continue to keep me in your prayers today and throughout the coming year. Best wishes to you and your family for a very happy Thanksgiving Day.

Renee

Thank you. Thank you more than I know the words to express.

Last night we proved every vote, every phone call, every sign, every dollar contributed, every bumper sticker and every email forwarded made a difference – winning 50% to 49%.

As I said in my speech last night, the people should not be working for Washington, Washington should be working for the people. My trust now is to work for you. And I will be looking to you, not to the leadership in Washington, for the answers.

I am honored by your support. Thank you, again. And God bless you.