Dear [firstname],

Easter and Spring are a time of peace and renewal as we welcome longer, sunnier days and the fresh growth of flowers, trees and our beautiful natural landscapes here in NEPA.

It's also a time to gather with friends and loved ones to share and create memories, enjoy good food, show gratitude and spread joy.

To everyone celebrating, I wish you and yours a very Happy Easter weekend!

I'm very proud to announce $15 million in project money for Northeast Pennsylvania that I put in the Appropriations process this year is coming to our region.

As a Member of Congress, one of my top priorities is to deliver our fair share of federal tax dollars back to the people I serve.

These projects will make a real difference in our district by strengthening infrastructure, creating good-paying jobs, supporting public safety and boosting economic development.

In the three years since Community Project Funding was reintroduced, I’ve successfully fought for more than $83 million for Northeast Pennsylvania.

Learn more about the Fiscal Year 2024 Community Projects that received federal funding here.

Congratulations to Emma Miller of Archbald on being accepted to the United States Naval Academy!

This is a truly amazing accomplishment. On behalf of a grateful region and nation, you have our sincerest appreciation and respect for choosing to raise your hand in service to the United States of America.

Each year, I have the honor of nominating the brightest students of Northeast Pennsylvania to our nation’s military service academies.

Emma Miller was a standout applicant that I was happy to nominate. She had fantastic grades at Valley View High School (VVHS), excelled in leadership roles in sports, the classroom and the community, and has a clear desire to serve our nation.

My District Director John Blake was thrilled to be at Valley View High School with Emma, her family and VVHS staff members as Emma officially accepted her appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy.

Best of luck Emma!

For NEPA high school students interested in learning more about receiving a service academy nomination from my office for the class of 2029:

My office is holding a Military Service Academy Information Session on April 30th, from 5 - 7 pm at Dunmore High School for prospective candidates to the class of 2029 to learn more about the individual academies and the application process.

To RSVP for the information session, please call my office at 570-341-1050 and ask to speak with Tammy Aita, or email Tammy.Aita@mail.house.gov.

Learn more about applying for military academy nominations here.

Happy Vietnam Veterans Day!

Today and every day, we give thanks to our Vietnam War Veterans whose courage, sacrifice and service to our nation have helped to guarantee our American liberties and freedom.

I was honored to speak at the Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Vietnam Veterans of America Pocono Chapter at Stroudsburg's Courthouse Square today.

The Square is home to a beautiful monument dedicated to 10 Monroe County Veterans who never returned home from the Vietnam War.

It is thanks to the heroic efforts of those forever memorialized on this monument:

• U.S. Army Captain Thomas E. Carney
• U.S. Naval Lieutenant James R. Welsh
• U.S. Army Sergeant Charles J. Vitanza
• U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Paul E. Tigue Jr.
• U.S. Army Private First Class Willis J. Schubert
• U.S. Marine Corps Private First Class Robert A. Jensen
• U.S. Army Private First Class David R. Bartholomew
• U.S. Army Specialist Donald E. Fischer
• U.S. Army Specialist Robert C. Gottier
• U.S. Air Force Captain Gilbert A. Rovito

And all of the brave service men and women around the world who don their uniform day in and day out, that we get to enjoy the freedoms that they have helped to defend.

To all of our Vietnam veterans across the nation, and the nearly 50,000 veterans living in NEPA, I salute you for your service.

I will continue to do my very best to uphold my commitment to protect your rights and advocate for your interests in Congress.

Be safe and well,