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Traffic streams past an American Fork welcome sign Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019.

Isaac Hale, Daily Herald file photo

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This undated photo shows American Fork Mayor Brad Frost.

Courtesy photo

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The holidays are a festive time of year. They are when we share special moments with our family, friends and loved ones, and look ahead to a new year filled with promise and opportunity. We reflect upon our many blessings, and are grateful for the sacrifices being made by our military and the public safety personnel who protect our communities.

During this season of hope and joy, I offer my sincere thanks to all our neighbors for your continued collaboration, cooperation and support. You are the foundation of American Fork City, and your active civic engagement contributes significantly to the progress and advancement of our city.

I also express my appreciation to all American Fork employees for your dedication, commitment and service to our community. The outstanding work you perform every day to meet the needs of our residents enhances quality of life and exemplifies what building community is all about.

In the spirit of the season, I commend all those neighbors and employees who have made a special effort to give back to the community. The American Fork employees who volunteer time every fall as part of their day of service. Residents who contribute to our mitten tree at the library in December. Our police officers who sponsor “shop with a cop” every year for families in need. I also know of similar families and businesses who invest their time and money into our community. You are all spreading goodwill throughout our community with open and generous hearts.

As the New Year approaches, it is truly an exciting time to be in American Fork City. Through grants and other funds, we have invested significantly in road improvements and water infrastructure. With the PARC funds we continue to enrich our community’s parks, arts, recreation, and culture. We are offering more recreational programs than ever before to keep our residents happy and active. We are also offering more books and programs than ever before at our library. We will continue to improve the quality of life in American Fork.

As we look forward to new and exciting opportunities that lie ahead, we remain committed to leaving no neighborhood behind, and we remain passionate about working cooperatively with all of you to make American Fork City the best place to live, work, play, visit and raise a family.

My warmest wishes to you and your loved ones for a Merry Christmas, a joyous holiday season, and a happy, healthy and successful New Year.