[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 215 (Friday, December 18, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H7262]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HOLIDAYS FOR HEROES

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Pennsylvania (Mr. Thompson) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remind us 
all of the great American Red Cross program, Holidays for Heroes, an 
opportunity to thank and support our military, veterans, and their 
families throughout this holiday season.
  We all look forward to gathering with family and friends and loved 
ones this time of year. For our servicemembers, that is a luxury that 
all too often is not able to happen.
  These men and women spend many months at a time--at times over a year 
and, in their service, years--away from their families. That is 
difficult no matter what time of year it is, but it is around the 
holidays their sacrifice is magnified.
  I would like to encourage everyone to reach out to their local Red 
Cross chapters to find out how to send a card, how to volunteer or get 
involved however they see fit to spread some holiday cheer to our 
heroes. Even a small gesture can brighten the holiday season for those 
that are deployed; a reminder that they are remembered, that they are 
appreciated every day, especially during this holiday season.
  So take a moment out of your day today to let a soldier know just how 
much you appreciate them.

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