Dear Friends,

I hope that you had a great holiday season and New Year.

The 2012 Session begins at noon on Wednesday January 11th and ends at midnight on Monday, April 9th. During Session my colleagues and I will be working on many issues that affect the Eastern shore and all of Maryland. To achieve the best results of representing the needs of the Eastern Shore, it is important that I hear from you. Please reach out to me with tour thoughts, concerns, and ideas for legislation that will make Maryland and the Eastern Shore an even better place to live, work, and play. You can reach me by email at james.mathias@senate.state.md.us or at my Annapolis office at 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3645.

I personally invite you and yours to come visit during this historic legislative session, witnessing Maryland's citizen government at work in the oldest continuously working State House in the United States of America, where George Washington stood, resigned as Commander in Chief of our Continental Army, and set the foundation for a true citizens republic. What an interesting day and road trip this can be for you and all. Contact our office for details and we'll be most happy to make the arrangements.

As we begin our work, please know I am humbled to serve as your representative in the Maryland Senate for District 38, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties, and look to your input as guidance to my vote. Please communicate with me as we work together for an even better Maryland, while we protect and grow the quality of life and opportunities on the Eastern Shore. Looking forward to hearing from you.