Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Congressman Makes Holidays His 'Priority'

Congressman Ron Klein (L) shares holiday sentiments in cards with members of local veterans associations.
Fort Lauderdale SSA Alice Hughes accepts and processes several Priority Mail Large Flat Rate Boxes filled with holiday cards.
Photo Credits: Tashia Romano-Kravitz, Customer Relations Coordinator, Fort Lauderdale

On Tuesday, November 23, Congressman Ron Klein and local veterans gathered at the Fort Lauderdale Main Office to read samples of the several thousands of holiday cards being shipped via Priority Mail to service men and women stationed in Iraq. School students created the cards as part of the Congressman’s third annual “Holiday Hugs from Home” Program.

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