Rep. Napoleon Nelson

The Commonwealth lost a giant today. I did not get the opportunity to serve alongside Sen. Shirley Kitchen, but I am certainly working in the Legislature she helped to mold and am continuing to fight the fights she dedicated her life to.

Legacy, Senator Kitchen. You have left quite a legacy. Rest well.

Today marks the 62nd Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson, it outlawed segregation and discrimination based on race, color, religion, s*x, and national origin ⚖💛

On this day, we must remember how far we have come as Americans and recognize how much work remains to be done to protect the rights enshrined in the Civil Rights Act and to ensure equality for all Americans!

Be safe out there!

This week temperatures will be in the.triple digits with the real feel temperatures reaching 115 degrees. Please take a moment to read this whole e-mail and share it
• Never leave people or pets in a closed car on a warm day.
• Avoid high-energy activities or outdoor work during midday heat if possible.
• Check on family members, older adults and neighbors.
• Drink plenty of non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverages to stay hydrated. Start hydrating today, don’t wait for the triple digits.
• Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
• If air conditioning is not available in your home, consider visiting a library or a mall as a cooling center.
• Watch for signs of heat exhaustion (heavy sweating; cold, pale, clammy skin; muscle cramps) and heat stroke (high body temperature, no sweating, headache, dizziness, nausea). Heat stroke is an emergency - call 911.
• Pet safety: asphalt and dark pavement will be very hot to your pet’s feet. Pets can be outdoors no more than 30 minutes in a 24-hour period when temps are higher than 90 degrees. Make sure they have plenty of cool water and access to comfortable shade.

Be safe Cheltenham and stay cool.