Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) announced that he is asking residents of Georgia's 12th District to participate in his "Holiday Cards for Our Troops" program.

Throughout this week, Congressman Barrow will collect holiday cards for soldiers who are recovering from battle and stationed away from their families during this holiday season.  He will then deliver the cards to soldiers at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington and the Augusta VA Medical Center in Augusta.

"For the men and women who serve our country in uniform, the holiday season can be a difficult time of the year, especially if they're recovering from battle injuries in places that are far from home," Congressman Barrow said.  "Thoughtful words of encouragement and support from the great folks in the 12^th District can do a lot to boost the morale of these brave men and women."

Congressman Barrow asks constituents to make or purchase a holiday card, write a message of thanks to a service member, and then send or bring the card, unaddressed and with an unsealed envelope, to one of his district offices in Savannah, Augusta, Sandersville, or Vidalia by December 17^th.  The Congressman's staff will address and seal the envelopes and he will deliver them to service members on behalf of the people of the 12^th District of Georgia.

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Contact: Jane Brodsky, (202) 225-2823

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