STATEHOUSE (Nov. 3, 2009) - President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) joined area lawmakers today to encourage residents to join Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman's holiday season mail campaign for troops called "Hoosier Cheer for Our Heroes."

"When you make your card list this year, please remember Indiana servicemen and women who will be spending the holidays away from their homes and families," Long said.

Sen. Tom Wyss (R-Fort Wayne) said Skillman's office is collecting cards and will send them to Indiana troops around the world. Those who want to participate should send cards and letters (but no money or gifts) to Skillman's Statehouse office by Wednesday, Nov. 18, to the following address:

Office of the Lieutenant Governor
Statehouse
200 West Washington St.,
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2797

Wyss, chair of the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, said Skillman's office received about 20,000 cards for troops last year and officials hope to top that this year.

"During a season of giving, it's important for us to remember those who are putting action behind our hopes for 'peace on earth,'" Sen. Dennis Kruse (R-Auburn) said. "I am thankful for our troops and hope many residents will take the time to express their appreciation to them through the lieutenant governor's wonderful program."

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Area Senators Encourage Hoosiers to Include Indiana's Soldiers on Their Holiday Card List