Maloney Delivers Over 11,000 Valentines to Hudson Valley Veterans

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Today, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) delivered over 11,000 Valentine's Day cards to Hudson Valley veterans at the Castle Point VA Medical Center in Wappingers Falls as part of his 8th annual Valentines for Veterans program. After the event, Rep. Maloney released the following statement:

"I was honored to spend the day delivering valentines to local veterans on behalf of the Hudson Valley. As the son of a veteran, it is a privilege to see how much joy these cards bring each year," said Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney. "Thank you to everyone across the Hudson Valley who came together to make these valentines. Thanks to your participation, we were able to hand out over ten thousand valentines to show our local veterans how much we appreciate them and their service."

"Every year, we look forward to Rep. Maloney delivering the thousands of Valentine's Day cards he collects for our Veterans. At VA Hudson Valley, our focus is providing care that improves Veterans' health and well-being, and this event is a terrific reminder that it's not only our staff who support them but our whole community," said Dawn Schaal, Medical Center Director, VA Hudson Valley Health Care System.

Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney's Valentines for Veterans program is an annual initiative committed to giving back to the veterans who have given so much to our nation. In addition to the Valentines for Veterans program, Rep. Maloney and his team prioritize supporting local veterans through policy and casework. Since taking office, Rep. Maloney has helped thousands of veterans with casework and obtained more than $14 million dollars in benefits for local veterans. Any veteran in need of assistance should visit Rep. Maloney's website or call the Newburgh office at 845-561-1259.

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