April 18, 2007

Saratoga Springs, NY -  On Saturday, April 21st  2007; Congresswoman Kirsten E. Gillibrand will hold a ribbon cutting of the her Congressional District Office in Saratoga Springs, NY.  The Congresswoman will also present local Ballston Spa student, Samuel S. Perkins, with the Congressional Award for Service for his work in the Veterans community.

"One of my most important tasks as a Congresswoman is providing assistance to local residents in their dealings with the federal government agencies. My staff and I are available in the district office to help with Social Security retirement, survivors, disability and Social Security Income (SSI) benefits," said Gillibrand, a member of the House Armed Services Committee. "We can also provide information on eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid programs and assist with reimbursement difficulties to ensure that Veterans receive the benefits they have earned."

In addition to her Saratoga County District Office, Congresswoman Gillibrand operates offices in Columbia and Warren Counties and frequently holds Congress At Your Corner events on weekends at local grocery stores in different communities that she serves.

WHO:           Congresswoman Gillibrand, Mayor Valerie Keehn, Elected Officials, Local Residents  

WHAT:         Ribbon Cutting of Saratoga Springs District Office and Presentation of Congressional Medal of Honor to Ballston Spa Student, Samuel S. Perkins

WHEN:         Saturday, April 21, 2007 12:00 - 2:00PM  *Presentation of Medal at 1pm*

WHERE:       Rep. Kirsten E. Gillibrand's District Office

      487 Broadway

      Saratoga Springs, NY

      Phone (518) 581-8247

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