U.S. Rep. Calls On Chesco Community To Thank Local Veterans

WEST CHESTER, PA — Air Force veteran and U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-6th) is asking Chester County residents to let local veterans know they are appreciated.

She's initiated the Valentine's for Veterans project to gather kind expressions for the upcoming holiday.

"With Valentine's Day around the corner, I'm inviting students and residents of our community to participate in our Valentines for Veterans project by making cards for veteran neighbors, thanking them for their service," Houlahan said today.

Houlahan said her office will deliver the cards in the days before Valentine's Day to the VA Medical Center in Coatesville. Anyone who wants to may drop off or mail a card to Houlahan's West Chester office between now and Feb. 12. She recommended those mailing cards get them in the mail no later than Feb. 5.

Houlahan's office is at 709 E. Gay Street, Suite 4, in West Chester Borough.

"Especially during this pandemic, we've seen extraordinary acts of kindness in the Pennsylvania Sixth. I hope you'll join me in this small gesture to remind the brave Americans who've served our country that we are thinking of them and appreciate their sacrifices," Houlahan said.

The Coatesville Veterans Administration Medical Center has nearly 400 beds. Its programs focus heavily on mental health care for veterans. The campus has 42 buildings and has been around for 90 years. It employs more than 1,200 health care and administrative professionals and in a recent fiscal year served about 20,000 veterans.

Houlahan said, "We look forward to sharing your kind words with the many brave men and women who raised their right hand to defend our nation."

Anyone with questions may call Houlahan's office at (610) 883-5050 and may message the representative about this or any other topic here.