Hensarling seeks help to honor vets with valentines
Congressman Jeb Hensarling is asking students across the 5th Congressional District to help honor the service and sacrifice of veterans by participating in the annual Valentines for Vets program.
Each year, Hensarling’s office collects hand-made Valentine’s Day cards from 5th District students that are delivered to hospitalized veterans at the Dallas Veterans Administration Medical Center. The valentines will also be delivered to members of veterans organizations.
“These valentines are a great way to say thank you to the brave men and women who have made tremendous sacrifices to protect our freedom,” Hensarling said. “We need to let them know that we appreciate all that they have done for our country. I know each veteran who receives one of these cards will be happy to see how much our students care about them and care about America.”
Teachers, principals, parents and organizations can participate in this effort by contacting Amanda Beltran in Hensarling’s Athens office at 903-675-8288.
All valentines must be collected by Feb. 8 to ensure delivery by Valentine’s Day.
Valentines for Vets is an annual program held in conjunction with National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week. Every February, Americans open their hearts to our nation's hospitalized veterans by sending cards and letters to Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers across the country.
