U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney Serving Connecticut's 2nd District | Facebook Website
U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney Serving Connecticut's 2nd District | Facebook Website
Rep. Joe Courtney, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing Connecticut's 2nd district, recently shared updates and reflections through a series of tweets. His messages highlighted local community efforts and personal gratitude during the Thanksgiving period.
On November 27, 2024, Rep. Courtney expressed appreciation for local food pantries' efforts to ensure families have access to quality meals for Thanksgiving. He specifically mentioned visiting St. Vincent de Paul Place's annual turkey drive, commending the work of Jillian Corbin and her team: "Local food pantries are working overtime to make sure families have access to quality meals and fixings for a great Thanksgiving."
Continuing on the same day, he acknowledged improvements made at St. Vincent de Paul Place thanks to federal funding from the American Rescue Plan. These enhancements include new walk-in coolers and freezers that enable the distribution of healthier food options: "While there, I had the chance to see the completed walk-in cooler and freezers, made possible by federal funding from the American Rescue Plan."
On November 28, 2024, Rep. Courtney extended his Thanksgiving wishes to his constituents in eastern Connecticut via another tweet: "Happy Thanksgiving! I’m grateful every day for the opportunity to represent eastern Connecticut in Washington."
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