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Casten Delivers Handmade Valentines To Oak Lawn Veterans
U.S. Rep. Sean Casten's office collected over 2,700 handmade valentines from constituents across IL-06 that were delivered to veterans.
OAK LAWN, IL — Veterans at Johnson-Phelps VFW Post 5220 in Oak Lawn got a special delivery of valentines by U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06).
“I am honored to organize my Valentines for Veterans card drive every year,” said Rep. Sean Casten said in a written statement. “It is amazing to see the creativity and generosity of our community. We are forever indebted to the sacrifices our veterans have made for our country, and these cards are a small way to thank them.”
In recent weeks, Casten’s office collected over 2,700 valentines from community members to deliver to local veterans. Cards were made by constituents across the 6th District, including students at Southwest Cook County Cooperative Association for Special Education, Downers Grove South High School, Methodist Preschool of La Grange, and Our Lady of the Woods School in Orland Park.
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In addition to Johnson-Phelps VFW Post #5220 in Oak Lawn, Rep. Casten’s office has delivered valentines at 22 local VFWs, American Legions, medical facilities, and other community centers.
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