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WLS-Chicago,
Dec 03, 2004

Congressman takes cards and letters to troops

An Illinois congressman is taking a special delivery to troops in Iraq.

Republican representative Mark Kirk announced Thursday he will personally carry holiday cards and letters to Illinois troops in Iraq.

Kirk and other members of congress will also evaluate the progress toward elections in Iraq.

Troops these days have access to email, but that has a certain impersonal quality, its very important when you get a card or letter from your friends at church, or synagogue, or especially mom. It makes all the difference," Kirk said.

If you would like to send a card or letter with Congressman Kirk, send it to:

Suite 200
102 Wilmot Road
Deerfield, Illinois
60015

The deadline is December 9th.