Dec 31, 2009

Congressman Ted Poe (TX-02) recently held an area-wide Christmas and holiday card drive for our troops serving overseas. The efforts resulted in the collection of nearly 11,000 cards from individuals, school children, scout troops, local churches and organizations.

"The response to this project has been overwhelming," said Poe. "I would like to give a special thanks to all those that took time to remember our troops and recognize their sacrifices this Christmas."

"As the holidays rush upon us we often forget that many members of our armed forces will be oceans away from their families again this year representing us and the interests of our great nation," continued Poe. "The holidays are hard for the families that are left behind, but it is because of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women wearing the United States uniform that we get to celebrate with our families. Thanks again to all those that made this year special for our troops - it means the world to them."

The local cards collected by Congressman Poe were hand delivered to troops in Afghanistan or mailed to the military serving throughout the world this holiday season.