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No need to look for the WD-40 at Monday morning's turkey and food box distribution at the Vallejo Salvation Army. After five years, it's a well-oiled machine.
"It's running very smoothly," said Capt. Jonathan Harvey after pulling up in the Salvation Army's new 20-foot mobile assistance vehicle.
It was basically a pre-Thanksgiving pit-stop for 300 families, with cars pulling into one of two lanes as 20 students from Bethel High School's Interact club and a handful of other volunteers placed boxes in trunks and backseats.
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) released the following statement on the executive actions announced tonight by President Obama on immigration.
"Our immigration system is broken and tonight the president took steps to help fix it. However, executive actions alone cannot fix our broken immigration system, nor are they a substitute for passing comprehensive immigration reform. Truly fixing our broken immigration system will require congressional action.
WASHINGTON—Today, Northern California Representatives Jared Huffman (D-02), George Miller (D-11) Mike Thompson (D-05), Doris Matsui (D-06), Jerry McNerney (D-09), John Garamendi (D-10), and Ami Bera (D-07) released the following statement after Senator Dianne Feinstein announced she will not be pursuing passage of her water bill this year:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement on his appointment to the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee for the 114th Congress.
"I am honored to be appointed to the Steering and Policy Committee," said Thompson. "This leadership committee helps craft policy and advises on important issues facing our nation. With my appointment, our district's priorities will have a voice at the leadership table."
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson announced today that the last day to register for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance is December 29th, 2014. Disaster assistance funds are available for those in Napa and Solano Counties impacted by the August 24th earthquake.
Several hundred people gathered at Veterans Memorial Park on Tuesday morning to honor the many veterans who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
"Our veterans did not serve for fame or for fortune; they didn't serve for praise or for glory," said Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, the keynote speaker for Napa's Veterans Day observance.
"They served selflessly for duty, for freedom, for the love of our great country, out of loyalty to their fellow soldiers; and they served citizens who they never met. So thank them every day."
On Veterans Day, let's start by saying thank you, because that's what Veterans Day is about. Thank you to our communities for the support you provide for those who have bravely served. Thank you to the families of our veterans. Anyone who has ever served or had a loved one in the armed forces knows that military service is a family commitment. And most importantly, thank you to our veterans. Cities and towns across America are pausing and giving their greatest appreciation for your service.
Under cloudy skies, Vallejo veterans and their families were honored Tuesday in an emotional ceremony behind City Hall.
The Veterans Day salute featured a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter flyover, a song by high school students and speeches by various veteran and elected officials.
Since Americans should respect and honor the nation's veterans and active-duty military every day, every day should be Veterans Day. That was the message delivered by several speakers at this city's Community Center Gym on Tuesday.
"We should thank our veterans and service members for our safety and keep in our thoughts and prayers those who are in harm's way," Mayor Leon Garcia said, noting the city's long-standing tradition of honoring its military members. "And we should ensure they have access to the services they need and earned when they return."
As the camouflaged military vehicle drove slowly by in the Petaluma Veterans Day parade Tuesday, Meggie Haley ran out to hand deliver a very special message to a veteran on board:
"Thank you very much for making me and everybody else safer," her handmade note read.
Eleven-year-old Meggie and her 9-year-old brother, Drew, said they just felt like they wanted to do something special to thank servicemen and women on their special day.