Today has special significance to me. I came to the United States from Venezuela as a young child. I am grateful that I am a citizen of this country. I thank God that I am an American and I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. Today we honor that grand old flag. May she stand forever as a symbol of freedom and liberty.
Read More >>We must never forget why we have this three day weekend. Memorial Day is not just about cookouts it is the holiday dedicated to those who made the ultimate sacrifice defending the United States of America. And while we should enjoy the time spent with friends and loved ones we should remember why we are able to do jus that. This Memorial Day, as we enjoy these precious moments, let us say a prayer for the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. They deserve our eternal
Read More >>As we say song long to 2024, I just want to say that I am grateful for all of the good things that happened this year and that I am looking forward to leaving behind the things that were not so good. I pray that on balance this past year was good to you. My family and I wish everyone a Happy Healthy and Prosperous New Year! May 2025 be a great year for you and yours.
Read More >>From all of us in the Rucker Family to you and your family, we wish you a blessed Christmas!
Read More >>Thanksgiving is a uniquely American Holiday. It is a day to give thanks for all of the blessings in our lives. In our family we do that everyday. I am grateful to God, family, friends, supporters, colleagues and all of the wonderful people I come in contact with every day. Thank you all! From my family to you and yours, Happy Thanksgiving!
Read More >>Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day more than 70 years ago, in June of 1954. Here in West Virginia, we have the most Veterans based on the percentage of our population. This is one of the things that makes West Virginia great. We should honor our Veterans every day and show them the respect they have earned. Thank you Veterans, I am grateful for your service and every American patriot salutes you, today and always.
Read More >>We did it! We won a hard fought race and I want to thank all of the people who made it happen. Our campaign had a great group of volunteers who worked so hard. I am so thankful and grateful to the voters who put their faith in our campaign. We now have a mandate to bring back to Charleston to continue our efforts. We still have a lot of work to do to keep the great state of West Virginia on the right track, going in the right direction. And also, I want to thank my opponent, John
Read More >>September 30, 2024 --- Patricia Rucker's campaign today announced that the West Virginia Business and Industry Council has endorsed Senator Rucker in her run for re-election. In an email released late last week, Bridget Lambert, WVBIC chair stated: "It is my pleasure to inform you that the West Virginia Business & Industry Council has endorsed your candidacy for Senate for the 2024 General Election. BIC is comprised of numerous West Virginia trade associations and businesses repres
Read More >>The West Virginia Nurses PAC announced on Saturday, September 14th that they have chosen to endorse the candidacy of Senator Patricia Rucker. "The WV Nurses PAC has chosen to endorse your candidacy for your district", said Michael Small, Chair of West Virginia Nurses PAC (WVNursespac.com), in an email to Patricia Rucker, adding, "the WV Nurses PAC Endorsement Committee has rated the candidates based on their history of collaboration with nurses and nursing organizations, voting record
Read More >>Today is a day to remember those who lost their lives on this date 23 years ago. Prayers for the victims and their families. With regard to national security we must all agree to work together to make sure that we have strong defenses. On this, we should all agree.
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