Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) announced the annual “Valentines for Veterans” drive and encouraged Third Congressional District students of all ages to hand-make Valentines for those who have served in our armed forces. Valentines will be picked up the first week of February; teachers must schedule a pick-up by February 5th. Last year over 40 Third District schools made Valentines for Veterans.
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) announced the annual “Valentines for Veterans” drive and encouraged Third Congressional District students of all ages to hand-make Valentines for those who have served in our armed forces. Valentines will be picked up the first week of February; teachers must schedule a pick-up by February 5th. Last year over 40 Third District schools made Valentines for Veterans.
Every February, Americans open their hearts to our country's hospitalized veterans by sending cards and letters to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers across the country through the "Valentines for Vets" program. Once again, local veterans organizations are partnering with local schools to help deliver the valentines in conjunction with the office of U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson.
The National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week will be observed the second week of February, which includes Valentine's Day. Each year, the week of February 14 is an opportunity to say thank you to a special group of men and women, the veterans of the U.S. armed services who are cared for every day in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers, outpatient clinics, and nursing homes.
This year, staff and volunteers will pick up valentines from schools on February 7th and 8th. To schedule a pick-up, contact Susan Fischer by February 5th at Susan.Fischer@mail.house.gov or by phone at 972-470-0892.
“Teachers have always been extremely helpful and supportive. They should try once more to make this a class project. Those handmade valentines are real heart-warmers. Please encourage your students to be creative, and let them learn firsthand the satisfaction that comes from doing something for others. It won't cost a lot, and this simple gesture will bring enormous pleasure to our veterans, to whom we owe so much,” said Johnson.
“We can never repay these valiant veterans for the sacrifices they have made, but we can do something to cheer them up and let them know that they have not been forgotten. I know of nothing you can do that would cost so little and bring so much happiness to the men and women who were willing to lay down their lives for us,” concluded Johnson.
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, of the 25 million veterans currently alive, nearly three of every four served during a war or an official period of hostility.
A 29-year Air Force veteran, Johnson served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He spent nearly seven years as a Prisoner of War, more than half of that time in solitary confinement.
Johnson represents portions of Dallas and Collin Counties.
