Sorensen Distributes Valentines to Veterans Around Central and Northwestern Illinois
ROCK ISLAND, IL – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) visited veteran centers and clinics across Illinois’ 17th Congressional District to distribute handmade Valentine’s Day cards to Central and Northwestern Illinois veterans. The cards were collected from community members and students as part of Sorensen’s Valentines for Veterans drive.
“Our veterans have sacrificed so much to keep us safe,” said Sorensen. “I’m overwhelmed by the support of community members and students who took the time to make cards and show our veterans how much they mean to us. I was honored to meet with so many local heroes in our communities and thank them for their service.”
Sorensen delivered cards to four locations around Illinois’ 17th Congressional District: Lane A. Evans VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Galesburg, Bloomington VA Center, Peoria Vet Center, and Quad Cities Vet Center in East Moline.
Congressman Eric Sorensen is the first openly LGBTQ person elected to represent Illinois at the federal level and is a member of the New Democrat Coalition. He serves on the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Prior to serving in Congress, Sorensen was a local meteorologist in Rockford and the Quad Cities for nearly 20 years. His district includes Illinois’ Quad Cities, Rockford, Peoria, and Bloomington-Normal.
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