Washington, Feb. 14 -- Congresswoman Laura Gillen issued the following press release:
On Friday, February 13, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) met with students and teachers from Seaford Manor Elementary School to collect homemade cards as part of her annual Valentines for Veterans initiative. This program encourages students and community members to create handmade cards for local veterans across Nassau County.
"Valentines for Veterans is a wonderful tradition that honors the over 30,000 veterans in Nassau County," said Rep. Gillen. "Our veterans risked their lives in service to our country and we can never fully repay them for their sacrifices. But through simple acts of kindness like these cards, we can show our appreciation, remind ...