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Governor Herbert pardons turkey at Thanksgiving Point

Kim ChristensonNov 27, 201300

This lucky 51-pound, Norbest turkey was pardoned today by Gov. Gary Herbert at Thanksgiving Point. (Photo by Kim Christenson)

Utah Governor Gary Herbert pardoned “Tommy Boy,” a 51-pound Norbest turkey today at Thanksgiving Point.

Tommy Boy will live out the rest of his days at Thanksgiving Point.

Governor Herbert said we have need to give thanks for many reasons, particularly our agricultural industry (85,500 jobs, 14 percent of Utah’s economy, and rural heritage).

This was the third annual turkey pardon Thanksgiving Point has held.

Governor Gary Herbert at Thanksgiving Point today. (Photo by Kim Christenson)

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Kim Christenson

Kim calls Utah Valley home, but she spent her high school years in Australia, where she learned to drive on the other side of the road and tolerate Vegemite. Since earning an English degree at BYU, Kimberly has worked for Covenant Communications, Utah Valley Magazine, Daily Herald and Eat My Words. When she isn't writing, Kim loves traveling, teaching Pilates, and spending time with her husband and three children. Read more from Kim at talkingwordy.com.