CONGRESSMAN CHRIS VAN HOLLEN
Maryland’s 8th District
For Immediate Release
May 22, 2015
CONTACT: Bridgett Frey – 202-225-5384
Ian Jannetta – 202-225-1527
Van Hollen Statement on Memorial Day
Rockville, MD –Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen released the following statement in honor of the Memorial Day holiday, which will be observed on Monday, May 25th:
“This Memorial Day I thank every man and woman who has served our nation at home and abroad. From the WWII veterans who recently took to the skies over Washington to commemorate the 70th anniversary of VE Day to the newly commissioned Naval officers celebrating their graduation in Annapolis, we are grateful for their sacrifice and humbled by their sense of duty. We owe it to those who have lost their lives for the cause of freedom to never forget their contributions to a secure homeland and peaceful world, and pledge to honor all servicemembers by upholding our promise to provide all veterans the resources they need to succeed.”