[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 29 (Thursday, February 14, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H2007]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   VA SALUTE TO VETERAN PATIENTS WEEK

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize our 
Nation's veterans and the work of those who care for them during 
National Salute to Veteran Patients Week. Across the country this week, 
VA hospitals are celebrating our veterans and showing appreciation for 
those who may not have loved ones with whom to spend Valentine's Day.
  During last year's National Salute to Veteran Patients Week, 288,000 
valentines were delivered to VA medical centers from schoolchildren and 
various organizations across our country. These efforts included more 
than 1,400 community groups and 9,000 volunteers. I hope that this year 
we can build on that effort and show even more gratitude to our 
veterans.
  I am proud to see our Nation come together for a week like this one 
and all the volunteers who took the time to express their respect and 
appreciation.
  To all our veteran patients, thank you for your service, and I hope 
that you have a wonderful Valentine's Day.

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